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VN12 ZDE

2012 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,617 mi
Last recorded137,617 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZDE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 137,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 134,275 miles

Central exhaust sleeve

Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,889 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 123,143 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,625 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,586 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges

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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VN12 ZDE is a 2012 Audi A8 in Beige with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 ZDE, 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 VN12 ZDE registered?

VN12 ZDE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is VN12 ZDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 ZDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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