2011 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · S400 HXD
2011 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 99,766 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S400 HXD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 99,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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S400 HXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A7 (S400 HXD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
S400 HXD Mileage History
- 22/09/202283,850 mi
- 18/09/202390,228 mi+6,378 mi
- 26/09/202494,605 mi+4,377 mi
- 29/09/202599,766 mi+5,161 mi
Average of roughly 5,270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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