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V17 GAW

2011 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,047 mi
Last recorded133,047 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 GAW
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 133,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 125,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 117,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 103,740 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTRE TO REAR BOXS CLAMP CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTRE TO REAR BOXS CLAMP CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting. (STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 79,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (21" flatblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (26" flatblade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting. (STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges/small cuts in sidewall/4.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges/small cuts in sidewall/3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges/small cut in sidewall/ 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 63,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm. (265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges/small cuts in sidewall/4.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges/small cuts in sidewall/3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges/small cut in sidewall/ 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 47,793 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,480 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm. 265/35-20. (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,517 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V17 GAW is a 2011 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,593 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 V17 GAW, 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 15 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V17 GAW registered?

V17 GAW is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is V17 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V17 GAW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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