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OE61 FWV

2012 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,874 mi
Last recorded211,874 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 FWV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 211,874 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2026 211,792 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 4 wheel drive cords exposed on tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 196,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 172,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 149,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 142,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 135,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 134,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner , Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner , Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner , Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner , Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (255/45/19) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (255/45/19) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,632 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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OE61 FWV is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE61 FWV, 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 OE61 FWV registered?

OE61 FWV is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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