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J444 DCA

2012 Audi A7

Blue Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

306,000 mi
Last recorded306,000 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DCA
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 306,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 290,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 140,671 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side(NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 140,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side(NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 195,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 179,412 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,251 miles

Central Front undertray limitaions/ restrictions

Pass 24 Mar 2017 160,003 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,053 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,053 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J444 DCA is a 2012 Audi A7 in Blue with a 2,961cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J444 DCA, 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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J444 DCA is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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