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CR05 ALE

2013 Audi A7

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,292 mi
Last recorded84,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A773,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 84,248 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,180 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,112 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 47,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,725 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A7?

Based on 171,917 MOT tests across 20,558 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
7,773
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
20,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,049
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 482
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 461
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CR05 ALE is a 2013 Audi A7 in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,164 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 A7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CR05 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CR05 ALE registered?

CR05 ALE is a 2013 Audi A7, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is CR05 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR05 ALE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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