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W12 MGU

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 6299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 MGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2024 53,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,829 miles

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,015 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 32,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 23,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,678 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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W12 MGU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 6,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W12 MGU, 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 W12 MGU registered?

W12 MGU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is W12 MGU safe to buy?

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