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CE12 ULY

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ULY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,297 miles

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,962 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2021 55,381 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,872 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,682 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 33,073 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,072 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,192 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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CE12 ULY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE12 ULY, 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 CE12 ULY registered?

CE12 ULY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is CE12 ULY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 ULY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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