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MA62 EPU

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 EPU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 133,411 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 133,411 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,845 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 124,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,103 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,514 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tyre sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,910 miles

front tyres worn on edges & sidewall cuts on nsf

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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MA62 EPU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA62 EPU, 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 MA62 EPU registered?

MA62 EPU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is MA62 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 EPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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