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GF12 BAU

2012 Audi A7

White Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,980 mi
Last recorded126,980 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BAU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 126,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear X2 Rear exhaust resonation boxes removed. no effect on noise pollution, mandatory DPF still in place

Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,318 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear lamps tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

front windows slightly tinted

nearside of the vehicle has damage

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,182 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 45,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 39,526 miles

Front Upper tca bushes split

Offside Rear tyre cut

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,313 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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GF12 BAU is a 2012 Audi A7 in White with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF12 BAU, 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 GF12 BAU registered?

GF12 BAU is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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