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SY12 VGN

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,331 mi
Last recorded107,331 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VGN
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,691 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 84,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advise change out soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,866 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions not detected

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,853 miles

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

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

Diesel exhaust emissions not detected

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 67,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 67,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 44,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre sleeve one clamp broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,891 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,889 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,522 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

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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SY12 VGN is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY12 VGN, 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 SY12 VGN registered?

SY12 VGN is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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