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ML12 MPE

2012 Audi Q7

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 MPE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,594 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,474 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2025 102,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) nearside steering rack bush missing and offside bush worn (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,487 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

damage to body work on n/s

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2023 92,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

damage to body work on n/s

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,428 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2022 88,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 80,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 56,974 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,886 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 38,479 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,176 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 30,135 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)

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

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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ML12 MPE is a 2012 Audi Q7 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML12 MPE, 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.

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ML12 MPE is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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