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AY55 HAL

2016 Audi A7

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,369 mi
Last recorded54,369 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Audi A755,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 HAL
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 54,369 miles

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

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

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

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 18 Oct 2024 47,235 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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 32,736 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,826 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 26,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep splits on inner sidewall,URGENT

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

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in inner sidewal,URGENT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,out of shape,URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,479 miles

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

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

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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AY55 HAL is a 2016 Audi A7 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 55,965 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 AY55 HAL, 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 10 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY55 HAL is a 2016 Audi A7, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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