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SL12 DYT

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 DYT
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,397 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,332 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded badly but still holding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 39,478 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,990 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,470 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 32,470 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,543 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 25,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Oil leak

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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SL12 DYT is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SL12 DYT, 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 SL12 DYT registered?

SL12 DYT is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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