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SW12 GYR

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,700 mi
Last recorded83,700 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GYR
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service light on.

Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Rear level sensor broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Nearside wing mirror cracked. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Rear level sensor broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below minimum.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service light on.

Pass 16 Nov 2024 68,527 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 55,977 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 55,974 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,872 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,882 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 72,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slight cuts, not to cords

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

Offside Front tyre slight cuts, not to cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,426 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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SW12 GYR is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW12 GYR, 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 SW12 GYR registered?

SW12 GYR is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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