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OU12 XAA

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XAA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 106,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 105,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,962 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 98,852 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,060 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,501 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,484 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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OU12 XAA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU12 XAA, 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 OU12 XAA registered?

OU12 XAA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is OU12 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 XAA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU12 XAA have outstanding finance?

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