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NG05 SAM

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,138 mi
Last recorded112,138 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,138 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,671 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,347 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2022 88,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,170 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 77,203 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips outside the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 77,203 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips outside the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,776 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,259 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,762 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,488 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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NG05 SAM is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NG05 SAM, 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 NG05 SAM registered?

NG05 SAM is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is NG05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 SAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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