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2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,177 mi
Last recorded120,177 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,519 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 103,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 100,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 95,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,386 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Repaired (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays 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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DF12 URL is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 URL, 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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DF12 URL is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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