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OY12 XMW

2012 Audi A7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

258,044 mi
Last recorded258,044 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 XMW
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 258,044 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 255,960 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 243,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 243,386 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 147,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,976 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,971 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,577 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 197,450 miles

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,418 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,043 miles

compression leak on engine

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,939 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,110 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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OY12 XMW is a 2012 Audi A7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OY12 XMW, 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 OY12 XMW registered?

OY12 XMW is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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