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SK12 AKJ

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,433 mi
Last recorded118,433 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 AKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 118,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 118,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush - slight play & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to wear markers, circa 2.7mm tread remaining - bad cuts to both Outer and Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush - slight play & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers - circa 2mm tread remaining - badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to wear markers, circa 2.7mm tread remaining - bad cuts to both Outer and Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers - circa 1.5mm tread remaining - badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner & Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 98,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 May 2020 98,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,878 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,033 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,003 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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SK12 AKJ is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK12 AKJ, 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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SK12 AKJ is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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