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L23 MHM

2016 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

49,479 mi
Last recorded49,479 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 MHM
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 49,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 141,048 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,944 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 46,944 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 140,076 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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,558 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,358 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,988 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front two tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2021 134,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 120,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,790 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,705 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 110,698 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,565 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,422 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,455 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,106 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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L23 MHM is a 2016 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

Across all 2016 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 55,965 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 L23 MHM, 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 10 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 MHM registered?

L23 MHM is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is L23 MHM safe to buy?

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