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K1 WAV

2012 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

167,609 mi
Last recorded167,609 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 WAV
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 167,609 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 166,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 156,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 156,565 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 107,137 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 147,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 102,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 140,448 miles

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 140,441 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 98,904 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 130,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top coner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,809 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,652 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 89,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 97,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 74,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,843 miles

tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,581 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,318 miles

front discs slight lip

front tyres getting close to wear bars (2.3mm) will need replacing soon)

rear tyres close to limit (on 1.8mm) advise replacements)

tested in wet

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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K1 WAV is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 K1 WAV, 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 K1 WAV registered?

K1 WAV is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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