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OV12 MDF

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

239,508 mi
Last recorded239,508 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 239,508 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 227,835 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear outer lamp lens slight damage

Pass 30 Jun 2023 210,641 miles

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens slight damage

Fail 28 Jun 2023 210,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens slight damage

Pass 23 Jul 2022 200,983 miles

Vehicle under-covers present.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 194,815 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Under-covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 186,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tail lamp lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,497 miles

Offside Rear lamp slight damage to outer lens not affecting light output

Pass 19 Jul 2018 163,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,241 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 136,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,112 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,712 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 MDF is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV12 MDF, 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

How do I check the history of OV12 MDF?

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What year was OV12 MDF registered?

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

Is OV12 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 MDF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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