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HG12 XRO

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,931 mi
Last recorded170,931 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 XRO
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 170,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

zero emmisions tested

Pass 17 Jul 2021 152,199 miles

oil leak on engine around n/s rocker cover area

Pass 21 Jul 2020 137,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 137,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split from being under inflated and having a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre has side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 63,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XRO is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG12 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

HG12 XRO is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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