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G4 BSB

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,889 mi
Last recorded108,889 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 BSB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,326 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt underside of vehicle very wet ()

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2022 75,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2021 69,088 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,864 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 64,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,947 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G4 BSB is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G4 BSB, 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 G4 BSB registered?

G4 BSB is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is G4 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 BSB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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