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H7 ESM

2012 Audi A7

White Petrol 2773cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,333 mi
Last recorded126,333 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 ESM
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,773cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,333 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,444 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 87,600 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 71,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 60,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,275 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 44,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,157 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 28,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 22,144 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

f/n/s tyre bald on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,714 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,875 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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H7 ESM is a 2012 Audi A7 in White with a 2,773cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H7 ESM, 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 H7 ESM registered?

H7 ESM is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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