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J4 RCU

2012 Audi A7

Grey Diesel 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 136,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,291 miles

undertray, engine bay

Pass 9 Feb 2022 128,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is right on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 128,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is right on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,494 miles

emissions not test limit on car

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to n s f tyre sidewall

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

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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J4 RCU 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 83.3%.

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 J4 RCU, 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 J4 RCU registered?

J4 RCU is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is J4 RCU safe to buy?

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