2012 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · P80 EAL
2012 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 109,856 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P80 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 109,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P80 EAL 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 2012 Audi A7 (P80 EAL) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 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 2 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.
P80 EAL Mileage History
- 03/08/202290,695 mi
- 07/08/202396,537 mi+5,842 mi
- 06/08/2024102,095 mi+5,558 mi
- 05/08/2025107,181 mi+5,086 mi
- 04/08/2026109,856 mi+2,675 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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