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OU12 XBN

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

271,666 mi
Last recorded271,666 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 271,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 248,289 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 234,443 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 214,250 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms have worn bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms have worn bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 203,043 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 174,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,538 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,399 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 XBN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

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

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