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OE12 PKK

2012 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 PKK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,052 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH EXHAUST FLEXI COLLARS CORRODED AND BROKEN AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION X-BRACE CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,992 miles

BOTH EXHAUST FLEXI PIPES COLLAR CORRODED AND BREAKING AWAY

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Front X BRACE SUPPORT CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 77,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (STRAIGHT ARM) SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (STRAIGHT ARM) SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SMALL BULGES ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH EXHAUST FLEXI PIPES COLLAR CORRODED AND BREAKING AWAY

Exhaust mounting defective ALL EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Front X BRACE SUPPORT CORRODED AND HOLED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL HAS TEARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE FITTED INSIDE FACING OUTWARDS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 71,288 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 71,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 68,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LEGAL LIMIT 265/40*20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LEGAL LIMIT 265/40*20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 55,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 45,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,671 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,311 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 30,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to check certain items

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,058 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Oct 2015 16,117 miles

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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OE12 PKK is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE12 PKK, 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 OE12 PKK registered?

OE12 PKK is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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