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GJ12 KYN

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,645 mi
Last recorded147,645 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 147,645 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,015 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KYN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

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

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