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HG12 XAT

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,309 mi
Last recorded87,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 87,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,109 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 2 Jan 2024 52,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2024 52,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads on limit at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,117 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 44,901 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 43,102 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,396 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,390 miles

All tyres have small cuts in tyre tread

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

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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HG12 XAT is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG12 XAT, 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 HG12 XAT registered?

HG12 XAT is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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