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XIG 166

2017 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,882 mi
Last recorded134,882 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi A750,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIG 166
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 134,882 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 134,791 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear tyres 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,081 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,660 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,651 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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 21 Feb 2023 68,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,098 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 29 Jan 2020 37,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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XIG 166 is a 2017 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Audi A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 50,499 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 XIG 166, 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 9 years old, this Audi A7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XIG 166 registered?

XIG 166 is a 2017 Audi A7, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is XIG 166 safe to buy?

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