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C2 CRE

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,995 mi
Last recorded163,995 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CRE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 163,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

power steering heavier than normal but operating ok

Pass 21 Mar 2025 159,806 miles

Power steering feels heavy

Pass 11 Mar 2024 145,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 90,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,958 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 43,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,962 miles

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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C2 CRE is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C2 CRE, 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 C2 CRE registered?

C2 CRE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is C2 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 CRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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