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S700 TAD

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,374 mi
Last recorded110,374 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 TAD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,374 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,157 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on dashboard

Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,368 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 86,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 65,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 56,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 51,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 46,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 39,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Osr tyre sidewall damaged not exposing cords

Sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked jet (8.2.3)

Osr tyre sidewall damaged not exposing cords

Sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,601 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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S700 TAD is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S700 TAD, 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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S700 TAD is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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