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MW61 FAF

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FAF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 158,545 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 145,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 114,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Nearside Front tyre Worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre Worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre Worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre Worn close to legal limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2017 63,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,209 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 39,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MW61 FAF is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW61 FAF, 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 MW61 FAF registered?

MW61 FAF is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is MW61 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 FAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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