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EA12 FBU

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FBU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 144,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,955 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 134,955 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,380 miles

Front Brake discs worn but pads ok at present

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake discs worn, advise replacement with pads

Fail 21 Sep 2017 119,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads significantly more worn than outer pads (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs worn but pads ok at present

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake discs worn, advise replacement with pads

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,584 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2016 85,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EA12 FBU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 EA12 FBU, 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 EA12 FBU registered?

EA12 FBU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EA12 FBU safe to buy?

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