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R80 VSY

2012 Audi A7

White Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 VSY
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 118,377 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 118,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,611 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 115,610 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear plates wrong size (0.1 (d))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 101,678 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,580 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 85,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,265 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,425 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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R80 VSY is a 2012 Audi A7 in White with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R80 VSY, 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 R80 VSY registered?

R80 VSY is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is R80 VSY safe to buy?

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