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BD12 SSZ

2012 Audi Q7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,481 mi
Last recorded138,481 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SSZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,178 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 94,860 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,362 miles

unable to check wheel bearings due 4 wheel drive system

Fail 14 Dec 2018 70,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check wheel bearings due 4 wheel drive system

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,747 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 58,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,508 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside rear and both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 36,267 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 36,267 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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BD12 SSZ is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 SSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD12 SSZ is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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