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LM12 YCD

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,724 mi
Last recorded97,724 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YCD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both- lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners appear low- poor view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm- inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm- inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 86,960 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside and nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perished and crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 82,231 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perished and crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,934 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,884 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 57,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to appx 2.0mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,497 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 25,987 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3,0mm and void of tread on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,239 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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LM12 YCD is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM12 YCD, 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.

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LM12 YCD is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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