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GX12 VBM

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,486 mi
Last recorded125,486 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 114,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

long parking brake travel

o/s/f tyre fitted incorrect way round

various components corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 114,583 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre fitted incorrect way round

various components corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 111,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 105,676 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 96,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,346 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 49,854 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2016 36,856 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 28,006 miles

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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GX12 VBM is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX12 VBM, 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.

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What year was GX12 VBM registered?

GX12 VBM is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is GX12 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 VBM 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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