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SJ51 OLD

2012 Audi A7

Black Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,834 mi
Last recorded119,834 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 OLD
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 119,834 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp auto levelling device broken

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm, cracking worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 90,520 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 87,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 84,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,277 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 78,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 61,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ51 OLD is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ51 OLD, 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 SJ51 OLD registered?

SJ51 OLD is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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