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MU53 DER

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU53 DER
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 61,834 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 60,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 56,033 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 50,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,097 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MU53 DER is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MU53 DER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU53 DER registered?

MU53 DER is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is MU53 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU53 DER shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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