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HY12 EAO

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,410 mi
Last recorded138,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 EAO
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 138,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 129,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,165 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,596 miles

covers fitted under body

Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,596 miles

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

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

covers fitted under body

Pass 9 Jan 2020 182,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,602 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 72,943 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad low warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,207 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side-wall but no cords exposed

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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HY12 EAO is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black 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 HY12 EAO, 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 HY12 EAO registered?

HY12 EAO is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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