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LV55 ELY

2012 Audi A7

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,836 mi
Last recorded146,836 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ELY
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 146,836 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 142,222 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads are very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF foremost lower arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF rearmost lower arm inner bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF strut lower bush is perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF foremost lower arm inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF rearmost lower arm inner bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush OSF strut lower bush is perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 121,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,868 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 85,713 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,083 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Cut in tread of tyre deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,845 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,630 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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LV55 ELY is a 2012 Audi A7 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LV55 ELY, 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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LV55 ELY is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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