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DF12 EKW

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 EKW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 148,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,719 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,848 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,720 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 109,868 miles

Central Exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,439 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is worn un-evenly, wheel alignment may need adjusting

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,133 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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DF12 EKW is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DF12 EKW, 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 DF12 EKW registered?

DF12 EKW is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DF12 EKW safe to buy?

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