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DA12 XUO

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,883 mi
Last recorded139,883 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XUO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 139,883 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 134,834 miles

Slight leak of grease from n/s front outer cv boot

Pass 2 Aug 2023 126,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,642 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,135 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,874 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 82,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES 245/45R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO SEE INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,670 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 46,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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DA12 XUO 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 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA12 XUO, 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 DA12 XUO registered?

DA12 XUO is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DA12 XUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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