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OU12 XBB

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,871 mi
Last recorded163,871 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 163,871 miles

Offside turning light not working

diesel fumes in cab and engine bay

engine undertray slightly loose/low

towbar 7 pin adaptor fitted.not tested

Pass 27 Jan 2025 159,517 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 153,552 miles

full underbody protection fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 148,744 miles

FULL UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 136,099 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,688 miles

Nearside Front cv boot seeping grease

Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,866 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2017 105,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 92,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 79,586 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 63,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 11,737 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 XBB is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

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

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