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S27 FAT

2012 Audi Q7

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 FAT
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 72,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 72,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2025 68,937 miles

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

Front Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,291 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 62,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,241 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,869 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 41,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,668 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 33,668 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,209 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 24,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,641 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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S27 FAT is a 2012 Audi Q7 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S27 FAT, 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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S27 FAT is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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