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EL03 RAD

2012 Audi A7

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,006 mi
Last recorded126,006 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 RAD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 126,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 118,989 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 112,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 108,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,767 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 94,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 87,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- damage outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,804 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,839 miles

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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EL03 RAD is a 2012 Audi A7 in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 81,155 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 EL03 RAD, 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 14 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EL03 RAD registered?

EL03 RAD is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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The MOT history for EL03 RAD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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