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E8 NBM

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,632 mi
Last recorded130,632 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 NBM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,632 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread. ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 130,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre In tread. ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 121,946 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 116,263 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack moving up and down (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,137 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 109,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 101,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,180 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,089 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 79,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 295/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 295/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 295/35/21 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall slighly damaged.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E8 NBM is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black 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 E8 NBM, 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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E8 NBM is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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