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OU12 XBH

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,615 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers leaving streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

NSF/OSF/OSR level sensor rod joints are seizing up with rods bending under strain

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play detected but goes with engine running ()

Nearside Front seatbelt is not retracting fully but taking up slack with passenger in seat

Nearside Front seatbelt strap is twisted

Not all brake pad wear sensors are wired up

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,026 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 42,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,633 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XBH is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

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

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