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EF12 VRR

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,047 mi
Last recorded116,047 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 VRR
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 116,047 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 116,015 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,275 miles

nearside + offside front brake disc slightly worn

slight movement in nearside + offside front, front most lower suspension arm inner bush

Fail 6 Mar 2018 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

nail/screw in offside rear tyre

nearside + offside front brake disc slightly worn

slight movement in nearside + offside front, front most lower suspension arm inner bush

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,026 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,510 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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EF12 VRR is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF12 VRR, 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 EF12 VRR registered?

EF12 VRR is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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