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GJ12 JZD

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 JZD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 96,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside rear tyre very low on tread on inner edge of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

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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GJ12 JZD is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ12 JZD, 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 GJ12 JZD registered?

GJ12 JZD is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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