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G5 TCH

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,108 mi
Last recorded164,108 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TCH
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 164,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 154,404 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 154,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 143,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 143,248 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 137,178 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 137,178 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 129,472 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 129,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 120,801 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 120,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,136 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,842 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 76,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,760 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edges

both wipers are streaky

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,760 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread and worn on inner edges

both wipers are streaky

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,782 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread and is worn on the inner edge

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,720 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm of tread and is worn on the inner edge

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,444 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt unable to fully inspect due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,444 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear seatbelt unable to fully inspect due to child seat fitted

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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G5 TCH is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G5 TCH, 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 G5 TCH registered?

G5 TCH is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is G5 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 TCH shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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