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G3 GRD

2011 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests33 (31 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.9%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 GRD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

31 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,976 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2025 84,938 miles

covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,536 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 79,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 75,614 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 69,624 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Both ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both protective covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 63,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both protective covering swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,264 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,617 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear unable to see coil springs fully

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,743 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelled behind protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelled behind protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear unable to see coil springs fully

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear unable to see rear coil springs fully

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,860 miles

Rear unable to see springs fully without wheels removed

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all vehicle components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,511 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,663 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,389 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,574 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,716 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,964 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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G3 GRD is a 2011 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G3 GRD, 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.

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What year was G3 GRD registered?

G3 GRD is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is G3 GRD safe to buy?

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