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DU12 LCC

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,203 mi
Last recorded161,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 LCC
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 161,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 154,923 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 140,009 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 140,009 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2022 126,939 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 113,783 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 113,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2020 100,817 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 100,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 86,464 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,011 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 46,562 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

nail in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

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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DU12 LCC is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU12 LCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU12 LCC registered?

DU12 LCC is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 LCC safe to buy?

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