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R20 CAE

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,519 mi
Last recorded181,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 CAE
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 181,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check rear(in boot)seat belts

Fail 12 Jun 2026 181,367 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to check rear(in boot)seat belts

Pass 27 Jun 2025 172,556 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 159,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 159,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 153,921 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 142,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 127,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 114,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 102,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,073 miles

Emissions test unable to detect an acceleration

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,086 miles

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
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R20 CAE is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R20 CAE, 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.

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What year was R20 CAE registered?

R20 CAE is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is R20 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 CAE 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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