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NG12 DNN

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,713 mi
Last recorded174,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 DNN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 174,713 miles

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

Injector compression seal slight leak passenger side of engine

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 8 Jun 2019 157,747 miles

exhaust clamps corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 157,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust clamps corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 138,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 138,563 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

windscreen washer fluid warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,768 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 76,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NG12 DNN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NG12 DNN, 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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NG12 DNN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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