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CH12 LYE

2012 Audi A7

Beige Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,729 mi
Last recorded99,729 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH12 LYE
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,729 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 May 2024 95,234 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 87,897 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 87,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm bald on outer edge, cords not exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,734 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 79,729 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust joint clamps broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 74,998 miles

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,480 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be checked

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,935 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,507 miles

engine and under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,742 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,381 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CH12 LYE is a 2012 Audi A7 in Beige with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CH12 LYE, 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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CH12 LYE is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CH12 LYE safe to buy?

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