2012 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · J800 AAP
2012 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 134,166 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J800 AAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 134,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J800 AAP 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 2012 Audi A7 (J800 AAP) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). 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.
J800 AAP Mileage History
- 26/10/2022106,340 mi
- 30/10/2023118,663 mi+12,323 mi
- 22/11/2024122,861 mi+4,198 mi
- 29/09/2026134,166 mi+11,305 mi
Average of roughly 7,088 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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