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BK05 DAV

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,341 mi
Last recorded136,341 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 DAV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 136,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,801 miles

all discs corroded on faces

Pass 23 Apr 2021 129,589 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 129,524 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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BK05 DAV is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 77,710 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK05 DAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK05 DAV registered?

BK05 DAV is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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