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OE12 PLN

2012 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,224 mi
Last recorded114,224 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 PLN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wera bars - advise replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wera bars - advise replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,529 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,366 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,056 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,404 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,151 miles

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 Rear 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 31 Jul 2015 43,214 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 PLN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OE12 PLN, 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 OE12 PLN registered?

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

Is OE12 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 PLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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