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YL12 EXZ

2012 Audi Q7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,289 mi
Last recorded98,289 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Q776,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 EXZ
MakeAudi
ModelQ7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 98,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2025 89,227 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 89,227 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 82,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,129 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,790 miles

front brake pads getting low

service light on dash

Fail 12 Nov 2021 64,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low

service light on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,537 miles

both rear tyres tread very low 2mm

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/45/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre Worn on outer

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,364 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Q7?

Based on 556,904 MOT tests across 56,360 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
7,889
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
56,360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,208
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,166
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,137
Registration plate lamp not working 1,958
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YL12 EXZ is a 2012 Audi Q7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi Q7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 76,748 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 Q7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL12 EXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Q7 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Q7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL12 EXZ registered?

YL12 EXZ is a 2012 Audi Q7, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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