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D23 ORU

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

196,109 mi
Last recorded196,109 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 196,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 194,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 172,730 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Lower Shock absorber mount bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,696 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,420 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 113,264 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 113,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,356 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,152 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2017 47,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,793 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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D23 ORU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc 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 D23 ORU, 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 D23 ORU registered?

D23 ORU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is D23 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 ORU 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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