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OU12 XBA

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XBA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 97,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,504 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,504 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,596 miles

Under trays fitted

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 XBA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

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

Is OU12 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 XBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU12 XBA have outstanding finance?

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