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BL61 GBU

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

199,040 mi
Last recorded199,040 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GBU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 199,040 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,799 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,909 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,792 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 61,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,447 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,583 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,657 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,821 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,047 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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BL61 GBU is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL61 GBU, 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 BL61 GBU registered?

BL61 GBU is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 GBU safe to buy?

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