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OU12 XAB

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,324 mi
Last recorded127,324 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 120,874 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,946 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,946 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,469 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 79,469 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,684 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 57,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 2 May 2017 31,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 2,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,583 miles

emmissions too clean to record

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 XAB is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU12 XAB, 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 OU12 XAB registered?

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

Is OU12 XAB safe to buy?

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