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VK12 UBU

2012 Audi A7

Yellow Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,652 mi
Last recorded203,652 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UBU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 203,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 184,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 168,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,218 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 128,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 114,880 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 114,867 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2020 111,876 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Pass 11 May 2019 108,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,405 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 99,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The O/S under tray is damaged and partualy missing..?

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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VK12 UBU is a 2012 Audi A7 in Yellow with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK12 UBU, 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 VK12 UBU registered?

VK12 UBU is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is VK12 UBU safe to buy?

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