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OU12 XBY

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,725 mi
Last recorded124,725 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 124,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 94,298 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,370 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,498 miles

Emission's not registered

Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 37,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 37,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,066 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 XBY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

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