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E5 BHC

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,382 mi
Last recorded85,382 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BHC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 85,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,724 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,780 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 55,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,193 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,604 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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E5 BHC is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,134cc 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 E5 BHC, 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 E5 BHC registered?

E5 BHC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is E5 BHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 BHC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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