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KN12 XBT

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,984 mi
Last recorded82,984 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 XBT
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 82,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,379 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,376 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arm bushes are cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 65,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve broken and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 52,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 47,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,031 miles

undertrays\covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 37,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,587 miles

low flow smoke, no reading detected

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN12 XBT is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 81,155 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 KN12 XBT, 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 14 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 KN12 XBT registered?

KN12 XBT is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 XBT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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