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ES53 SAN

2011 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES53 SAN
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 118,456 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 109,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,546 miles

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 88,423 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,596 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less then 10 m in size (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,095 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 63,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,998 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,634 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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ES53 SAN is a 2011 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ES53 SAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ES53 SAN?

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What year was ES53 SAN registered?

ES53 SAN is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is ES53 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES53 SAN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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