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DA12 YMP

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,709 mi
Last recorded136,709 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YMP
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,709 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 136,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Outer fuel flap not closing

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,634 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 132,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 127,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,445 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 83,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,550 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,077 miles

Rear brake discs are starting to corrode.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,963 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 34,963 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust sleeve clamp is corroded and insecure. (7.1.1)

NSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all 4 tyres have cracks in the tread

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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DA12 YMP is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA12 YMP, 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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DA12 YMP is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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