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J26 SHY

2012 Audi A7

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,324 mi
Last recorded157,324 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 SHY
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 157,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 154,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs & brake pads worn

rear brake discs & brake pads worn

Pass 8 Jan 2022 138,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2022 138,333 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has slight damage but not affecting driver's view of the road

Pass 19 May 2017 78,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pad warning on.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,372 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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J26 SHY is a 2012 Audi A7 in Black 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 J26 SHY, 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 J26 SHY registered?

J26 SHY is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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