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WL12 HVO

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,706 mi
Last recorded152,706 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HVO
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 152,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 148,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 148,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,475 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,112 miles

Central Exhaust Clamp Corroded But Not Leaking Gases

Fail 31 Jan 2022 134,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust Clamp Corroded But Not Leaking Gases

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,924 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,154 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 84,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,531 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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WL12 HVO is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL12 HVO, 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 WL12 HVO registered?

WL12 HVO is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is WL12 HVO safe to buy?

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