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SM61 WLL

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,579 mi
Last recorded170,579 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WLL
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 170,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recoomend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray

rear subframe rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2024 156,300 miles

All suspension bushes slightly worn.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear most arm, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray slightly insecure.

Fail 5 Jan 2024 155,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension bushes slightly worn.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear most arm, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under tray slightly insecure.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 138,573 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2023 138,573 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corrosion.

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

Rear Both rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,509 miles

Front brake pads close to wear sensor

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to outer sidewall - close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,945 miles

Damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall - close to cord

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

cuts in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,087 miles

unable to detect smoke emisions

Fail 19 Jan 2018 39,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to detect smoke emisions

Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,639 miles

vehicle does not reach desired speed to carry out emissions check.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,733 miles

emissions too clean to smoke test vehicle.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,903 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall but not enough to show cords

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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SM61 WLL is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM61 WLL, 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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SM61 WLL is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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