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SE12 MBX

2012 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 MBX
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 155,623 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tires worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 155,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tires worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 149,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 149,997 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension warning lamp on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,109 miles

Offside Rear damaged outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,861 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,500 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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SE12 MBX is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE12 MBX, 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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SE12 MBX is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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