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M888 AXU

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,864 mi
Last recorded130,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 AXU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Light on but not indicating a malfunction

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertray Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,350 miles

Trays fitted restricting view to components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,349 miles

rear tyres slightly agecracked

slight corrosion on brake discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,032 miles

rear tyres slightly agecracked

slight corrosion on rear discs

tpms light lit

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,349 miles

slight wear and corrosion on rear discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,904 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,111 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 50,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight corrosion on front discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,749 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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M888 AXU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel 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 M888 AXU, 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 M888 AXU registered?

M888 AXU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is M888 AXU safe to buy?

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