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DS12 VLV

2013 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,760 mi
Last recorded142,760 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A773,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 VLV
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 142,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 135,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 133,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,522 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 126,444 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fail items listed (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 120,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged HEAVY OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE..DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,926 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,673 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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DS12 VLV is a 2013 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS12 VLV, 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 DS12 VLV registered?

DS12 VLV is a 2013 Audi A7, first registered on 19 October 2013.

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