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NL12 WGN

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WGN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,471 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,699 miles

Offside Rear tyre incorect speed and load rating

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm allmost bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in side wall

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,728 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge no cords exsposed

Nearside rear pad wire adrift

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

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

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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NL12 WGN 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 NL12 WGN, 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 NL12 WGN registered?

NL12 WGN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is NL12 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 WGN 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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