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R888 DDA

2012 Audi A7

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,893 mi
Last recorded144,893 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,893 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 144,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,127 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,867 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,608 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,672 miles

nsr tyre wearing low across tread

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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R888 DDA is a 2012 Audi A7 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R888 DDA, 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 R888 DDA registered?

R888 DDA is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is R888 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 DDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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