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WV12 XTU

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,798 mi
Last recorded176,798 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XTU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 176,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 176,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 161,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 161,219 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight leak n/s & o/s injector

Fail 15 Nov 2023 146,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bent arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

slight leak n/s & o/s injector

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,554 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

can not pick up emissions

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,786 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,242 miles

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

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

would not pick up emissions due to rev limiter

Pass 17 May 2019 99,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 87,048 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 87,044 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,880 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,200 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WV12 XTU is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV12 XTU, 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 WV12 XTU registered?

WV12 XTU is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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