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TM06 CRY

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM06 CRY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,876 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,541 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 79,952 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,212 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,108 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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TM06 CRY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TM06 CRY, 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 TM06 CRY registered?

TM06 CRY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is TM06 CRY safe to buy?

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