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DO12 TAN

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO12 TAN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 141,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 132,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,576 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 94,540 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear jacking mount missing

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

Offside Front jacking mount missing

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

engine covers and under panels prevent full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 73,853 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,145 miles

offside rear outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,813 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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DO12 TAN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DO12 TAN, 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 DO12 TAN registered?

DO12 TAN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is DO12 TAN safe to buy?

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