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A17 VNB

2011 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

71,777 mi
Last recorded71,777 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A782,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VNB
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc
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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 66,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 66,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 66,566 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,341 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,078 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner shoulder almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,189 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 32,241 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall has split but not deep enought to show cords

nearside washer jet not working, drivers side cleaning screen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,201 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

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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A17 VNB is a 2011 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2011 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 82,593 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 A17 VNB, 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 15 years old, this Audi A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 VNB registered?

A17 VNB is a 2011 Audi A7, first registered on 6 June 2011.

Is A17 VNB safe to buy?

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