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SA12 UUM

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 UUM
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 127,627 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 127,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 119,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes, strongly suggest having tyre replaced now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 119,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just passes, strongly suggest having tyre replaced now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 112,718 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2022 99,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 86,464 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2021 86,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2020 73,938 miles

Offside 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 on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 54,460 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 45,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,787 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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SA12 UUM is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA12 UUM, 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 SA12 UUM registered?

SA12 UUM is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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