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C1 SRF

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SRF
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,789 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 88,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 83,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 83,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 79,100 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 79,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,777 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,114 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,859 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 24,157 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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C1 SRF is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C1 SRF, 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 C1 SRF registered?

C1 SRF is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is C1 SRF safe to buy?

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