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EJ12 DXR

2012 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,701 mi
Last recorded101,701 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DXR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 101,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,008 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,249 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,661 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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EJ12 DXR is a 2012 Audi A8 in Beige 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 EJ12 DXR, 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 EJ12 DXR registered?

EJ12 DXR is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is EJ12 DXR safe to buy?

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