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KA05 HAY

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,844 mi
Last recorded160,844 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 HAY
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 160,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 160,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 160,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 152,835 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 152,835 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 142,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 139,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 139,942 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 134,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 134,724 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading very low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/35x21 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake reading lower on nearside

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,895 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 129,895 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake 18%

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,578 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KA05 HAY is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KA05 HAY, 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 KA05 HAY registered?

KA05 HAY is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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