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J200 DFY

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,586 mi
Last recorded148,586 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 DFY
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 148,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole, slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

knock from the n/s front suspension, nothing obvious, ok at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2025 139,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 130,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,044 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,347 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,225 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 91,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,069 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,488 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,677 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,611 miles

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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J200 DFY is a 2012 Audi A7 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J200 DFY, 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 J200 DFY registered?

J200 DFY is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is J200 DFY safe to buy?

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