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OW03 CAL

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,514 mi
Last recorded142,514 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 CAL
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2026 142,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Nov 2021 101,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,198 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,190 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy inner shoulder wear and on 2m (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

ns front tyre on 3m

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,986 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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OW03 CAL is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW03 CAL, 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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OW03 CAL is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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