2011 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · EC11 EPC
2011 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 128,634 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EC11 EPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 128,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EC11 EPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A7 (EC11 EPC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EC11 EPC Mileage History
- 26/07/2023120,417 mi
- 23/07/2024124,425 mi+4,008 mi
- 28/07/2025126,310 mi+1,885 mi
- 01/08/2025126,328 mi+18 mi
- 23/07/2026128,634 mi+2,306 mi
Average of roughly 2,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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