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SH12 BTU

2012 Audi Q7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,202 mi
Last recorded65,202 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BTU
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 65,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,291 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,919 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 49,918 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,939 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle sticking

Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle sticking

Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,600 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 23,505 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 23,505 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,851 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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SH12 BTU is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Grey 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 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 SH12 BTU, 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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What year was SH12 BTU registered?

SH12 BTU is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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