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DC57 DTC

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC57 DTC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,834 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,284 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm outer balljoint/also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam when full of moisture (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clap corroded/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,313 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 74,894 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,560 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,618 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 55,618 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,218 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,679 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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DC57 DTC is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC57 DTC, 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 DC57 DTC registered?

DC57 DTC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is DC57 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC57 DTC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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