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YY12 GFE

2012 Audi A7

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,796 mi
Last recorded117,796 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A781,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GFE
MakeAudi
ModelA7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 117,796 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 117,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear 1 of the 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear 1 of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 109,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 96,980 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

over plates fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 86,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 79,383 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2019 70,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,923 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2017 49,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,571 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY12 GFE is a 2012 Audi A7 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YY12 GFE, 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 YY12 GFE registered?

YY12 GFE is a 2012 Audi A7, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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