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VN12 EBL

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

281,818 mi
Last recorded281,818 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EBL
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 281,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 255,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 145,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 145,302 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 131,479 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 131,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,547 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 128,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,858 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,767 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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VN12 EBL is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN12 EBL, 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 VN12 EBL registered?

VN12 EBL is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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