2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,234 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,234 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    83 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    32 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    19 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.4%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Audi A7?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2012 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,234 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).