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X7 XXJ

2012 Audi Cabriolet

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,020 mi
Last recorded105,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi Cabriolet71,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 XXJ
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 100,200 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,918 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 74,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 66,834 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder second layer showing

small cuts in both rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,848 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,464 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 39,464 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside shoulder

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside shoulder through to second layer

Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,731 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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X7 XXJ is a 2012 Audi Cabriolet in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 71,800 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X7 XXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X7 XXJ registered?

X7 XXJ is a 2012 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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