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MA12 HDX

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,994 mi
Last recorded160,994 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 HDX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 160,994 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 146,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,318 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 129,868 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 129,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 125,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,201 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,165 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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MA12 HDX is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA12 HDX, 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 MA12 HDX registered?

MA12 HDX is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is MA12 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 HDX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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