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OU12 XBX

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,801 mi
Last recorded116,801 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 112,462 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,842 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 34,802 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,672 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 XBX is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

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

Is OU12 XBX safe to buy?

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