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DF12 UPD

2012 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,457 mi
Last recorded216,457 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 UPD
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 216,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 207,877 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 207,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 196,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 187,037 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2021 176,785 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

engine oil level low

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2019 166,386 miles

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2018 152,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,743 miles

EML on

various warning lights on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disk badly worn/lipped (inner face)

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on edges/ approaching limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Brake disk badly worn/lipped (inner face)

Offside Front Tyre feathering on edges

Oil leak engine under shield plastics have oil based fluid on them ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 103,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake disk badly worn/lipped (inner face)

Nearside Front Tyre feathering on edges/ approaching limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Brake disk badly worn/lipped (inner face)

Offside Front Tyre feathering on edges

Oil leak engine under shield plastics have oil based fluid on them ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,422 miles

Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted. unable to see some engine componants.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,422 miles

Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted. unable to see some engine componants.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DF12 UPD is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF12 UPD, 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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What year was DF12 UPD registered?

DF12 UPD is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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