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FJ12 VAY

2012 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 139,659 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 129,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 119,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,778 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 94,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,430 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack has play in both rubber mounts.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack has play in both rubber mounts.

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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FJ12 VAY is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FJ12 VAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ12 VAY registered?

FJ12 VAY is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is FJ12 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 VAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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