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LY12 BYT

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 BYT
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,181 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 93,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 85,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 84,460 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,107 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,546 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,509 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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LY12 BYT is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black 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 Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY12 BYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY12 BYT registered?

LY12 BYT is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LY12 BYT safe to buy?

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