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SW12 XCD

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,817 mi
Last recorded107,817 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 97,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around the inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 72,276 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,909 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 67,909 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm feathered on inner edge below limit Strong advise (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear brake discs

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,111 miles

nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,711 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 XCD is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 XCD registered?

SW12 XCD is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SW12 XCD safe to buy?

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