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GD12 LHJ

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 138,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,709 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,330 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lowering suspension components fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2023 115,330 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

lowering suspension components fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,475 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 89,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,931 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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GD12 LHJ is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black 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 GD12 LHJ, 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 GD12 LHJ registered?

GD12 LHJ is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is GD12 LHJ safe to buy?

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