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GNT 281M

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,161 mi
Last recorded83,161 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNT 281M
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,161 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated but brake pads are all in serviceable condition

Nearside Dipped beam slightly different colour and intensity slightly reduced

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 83,161 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated but brake pads are all in serviceable condition

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve bands corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Dipped beam slightly different colour and intensity slightly reduced

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lever rod for headlamp adjustment broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm level sensor rod damaged/about to break

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,784 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,614 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,147 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,838 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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GNT 281M is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GNT 281M, 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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GNT 281M is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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