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OV12 MDE

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 167,015 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 166,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 161,946 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 161,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside headlamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 156,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 150,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,377 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 53,891 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,322 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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OV12 MDE is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV12 MDE, 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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OV12 MDE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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