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CU12 GKN

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,059 mi
Last recorded151,059 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 GKN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 151,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 150,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 128,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 115,862 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,343 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU12 GKN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CU12 GKN, 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 CU12 GKN registered?

CU12 GKN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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