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DU12 LCF

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,447 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 115,223 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,402 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 73,446 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 73,446 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 66,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,076 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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DU12 LCF is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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