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AV61 ZDW

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,827 mi
Last recorded164,827 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZDW
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 164,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 149,772 miles

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

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 149,734 miles

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

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

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

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 2 May 2023 135,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 123,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 123,051 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak around under tray cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 106,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED Mirror Unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2020 95,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,512 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 66,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,979 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 52,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm dunlop sp sport maxx 255/45zr18 99y (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,113 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,403 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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AV61 ZDW is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV61 ZDW, 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 AV61 ZDW registered?

AV61 ZDW is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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