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R2 XAO

2013 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A773,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 XAO
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,307 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front 2.6mm. Nearside front 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,307 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre tread 2.6mm. Nearside front tyre tread 3.1mm

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2025 124,264 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre tread 2.6mm. Nearside front tyre tread 3.1mm

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2023 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 116,195 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 111,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 108,057 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,405 miles

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,336 miles

coolant warning light on.level low

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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R2 XAO is a 2013 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,164 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 R2 XAO, 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 13 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R2 XAO registered?

R2 XAO is a 2013 Audi A7, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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