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X97 SUN

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,471 mi
Last recorded150,471 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 SUN
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 143,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,024 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,964 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 74,798 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,308 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 67,308 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working Inside wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on and service on

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,209 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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X97 SUN is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X97 SUN, 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 X97 SUN registered?

X97 SUN is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is X97 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 SUN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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