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DE61 MHY

2011 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,756 mi
Last recorded158,756 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 MHY
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 158,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 153,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 153,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 142,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,241 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 119,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,863 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 101,039 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,125 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 81,246 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,457 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,338 miles

Nearside front tyre has light sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE61 MHY is a 2011 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,593 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 DE61 MHY, 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 15 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE61 MHY registered?

DE61 MHY is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 MHY safe to buy?

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