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LO12 CKD

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 CKD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 122,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 122,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 122,808 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 110,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged note/not able to fully inspect damage to tyre wall has been glued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,035 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,100 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,323 miles

Nail in NSF Tyre Pirelli 225,45,18 90y

No Peak on emissions

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,091 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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LO12 CKD is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO12 CKD, 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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What year was LO12 CKD registered?

LO12 CKD is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LO12 CKD safe to buy?

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