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GR04 DNO

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,521 mi
Last recorded159,521 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 DNO
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 159,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2024 145,042 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2554019 100Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 132,208 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 132,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,344 miles

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 29 Oct 2021 117,078 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 103,623 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 103,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 87,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,581 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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GR04 DNO is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GR04 DNO, 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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GR04 DNO is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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