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FN12 WMZ

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Sep 2025 89,934 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE SECTION SLEEVE SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER FRONT ARM SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Apr 2024 88,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective MID SECTION EXHAUST SLEEVE BRACKETS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Apr 2024 88,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached INNER WHEEL ARCH TRAY INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached INNER WHEEL ARCH TRAY INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective MID SECTION EXHAUST SLEEVE BRACKETS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND BOTTOM OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,609 miles

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Apr 2022 75,636 miles

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Apr 2022 75,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,622 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LIGHT ON (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,634 miles

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,905 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 67,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,811 miles

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER LENSE BROKEN BUT NO WHITE LIGHT

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,172 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on dash

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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FN12 WMZ is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FN12 WMZ, 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 FN12 WMZ registered?

FN12 WMZ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FN12 WMZ safe to buy?

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