2011 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · MR55 SMX
2011 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 129,553 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR55 SMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 129,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR55 SMX 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 (MR55 SMX) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MR55 SMX Mileage History
- 09/06/202399,840 mi
- 18/06/2024111,034 mi+11,194 mi
- 18/06/2025119,195 mi+8,161 mi
- 19/06/2025119,225 mi+30 mi
- 19/06/2026129,553 mi+10,328 mi
Average of roughly 9,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A7 (4G8)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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