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SD12 FSC

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,783 mi
Last recorded132,783 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 FSC
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 132,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,822 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 96,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,163 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,160 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Feb 2019 85,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,277 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 71,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 63,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,026 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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SD12 FSC is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD12 FSC, 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 SD12 FSC registered?

SD12 FSC is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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