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OU12 XBT

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(all four) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 104,943 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 104,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both(rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 97,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 94,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 91,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 91,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,598 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,301 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 77,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,628 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,218 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,547 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 XBT 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 85.7%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

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

Is OU12 XBT safe to buy?

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