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R21 TPB

2012 Audi A7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,132 mi
Last recorded144,132 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 TPB
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 124,870 miles

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

engine under tray fitted viewing is restricted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 102,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,176 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 80,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 62,024 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 42,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 24,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 21,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 15,879 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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R21 TPB 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 R21 TPB, 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 R21 TPB registered?

R21 TPB is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is R21 TPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 TPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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