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DE12 RBY

2018 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,705 mi
Last recorded89,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 89,705 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 x 40 x 20 ... both rear tyres 2 mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 x 40 x 20 tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 x 40 x 20 tyre wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S. Light on

Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres borderline illegal 265 x 40 x 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 35,908 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 35,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in side wall 265 x 40 x 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 33,746 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE12 RBY is a 2018 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 DE12 RBY, 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 8 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE12 RBY registered?

DE12 RBY is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is DE12 RBY safe to buy?

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