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OU12 XBO

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,372 mi
Last recorded47,372 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 47,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,146 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily pitted/parts of it chipping off recommend them to be replaced asap. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened has slight damage (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 43,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily pitted/parts of it chipping off recommend them to be replaced asap. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened has slight damage (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,190 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 XBO is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

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