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OU12 XAP

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,116 mi
Last recorded144,116 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XAP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 144,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 140,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 135,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 126,049 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 116,402 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))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 116,402 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,151 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,192 miles

Emissions too clean to detect.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn on inner edge.

No dipstick in engine bay.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 83,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Emissions too clean to detect.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of some components.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn on inner edge.

No dipstick in engine bay.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3 mm and worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,249 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 XAP is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

OU12 XAP is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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