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P23 AEX

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

225,178 mi
Last recorded225,178 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 AEX
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 225,178 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 203,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 185,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged BRAKE HOSE IS INSECURE DUE TO DAMAGE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

fuel smell under bonnet, engine cover restricts proper inspection

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2024 185,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring can touch wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged BRAKE HOSE IS INSECURE DUE TO DAMAGE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

fuel smell under bonnet, engine cover restricts proper inspection

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2023 172,120 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,923 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,442 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,649 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,202 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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P23 AEX is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P23 AEX, 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 P23 AEX registered?

P23 AEX is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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