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FV61 BYG

2011 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,673 mi
Last recorded156,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 BYG
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 156,673 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 156,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 147,899 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 147,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 138,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r heat shields loose

Fail 19 Jun 2024 138,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both n/s/r and o/s/r heat shields loose

Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,309 miles

BOTH EXHAUST N/S & O/S HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES ON OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 77,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,408 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,450 miles

N/S/R tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 31,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat.

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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FV61 BYG is a 2011 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV61 BYG, 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

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What year was FV61 BYG registered?

FV61 BYG is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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