CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV12 OWJ

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,858 mi
Last recorded44,858 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 OWJ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,858 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2024 43,563 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lights lens deteriorated .

Fail 11 Nov 2024 43,535 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lights lens deteriorated .

Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/50 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,627 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 36,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,011 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 33,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/60/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,811 miles

nearside rear lower lens slight damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers

rear seats folded away

too clean to register on smoke machine

undertrays

Fail 20 Jan 2016 20,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers

rear seats folded away

too clean to register on smoke machine

undertrays

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
Full Audi Q7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV12 OWJ is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OV12 OWJ, 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

How do I check the history of OV12 OWJ?

You can check the full history of OV12 OWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV12 OWJ registered?

OV12 OWJ is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is OV12 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 OWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV12 OWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV12 OWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.