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VK61 BWZ

2011 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,609 mi
Last recorded201,609 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 BWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 201,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 198,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 198,808 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 198,732 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 194,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 185,227 miles

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

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both fronts (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 177,261 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 175,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 173,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 173,205 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 172,113 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 172,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 171,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,915 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 156,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 153,401 miles

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

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 153,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed 245/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside & Offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,646 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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VK61 BWZ is a 2011 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK61 BWZ, 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 VK61 BWZ registered?

VK61 BWZ is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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