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S8 GFP

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GFP
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 131,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 131,465 miles

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 129,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 128,616 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 128,555 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,722 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 122,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 120,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 118,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear / 2 child seats ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,583 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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S8 GFP is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S8 GFP, 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 S8 GFP registered?

S8 GFP is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is S8 GFP safe to buy?

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