2011 Audi A7 3.0L Diesel · RCD 461G
2011 Audi A7 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 88,322 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A7
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RCD 461G Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 88,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RCD 461G 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 (RCD 461G) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RCD 461G Mileage History
- 28/04/202372,827 mi
- 03/05/202372,840 mi+13 mi
- 21/09/202480,001 mi+7,161 mi
- 01/10/202588,318 mi+8,317 mi
- 06/10/202588,322 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,343 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: Below Average
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