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TAY 278X

2016 Audi A7

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,857 mi
Last recorded76,857 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAY 278X
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 76,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 76,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 64,462 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 50,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,463 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,215 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 21,691 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,130 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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TAY 278X is a 2016 Audi A7 in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 55,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAY 278X, 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 10 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAY 278X registered?

TAY 278X is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is TAY 278X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAY 278X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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