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C5 TAJ

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,170 mi
Last recorded140,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 140,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 136,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,560 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 121,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,554 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,009 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,398 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,437 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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C5 TAJ is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 TAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 TAJ registered?

C5 TAJ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is C5 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 TAJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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