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W6 RBS

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

170,211 mi
Last recorded170,211 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 RBS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 170,211 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 160,063 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED BUT STILL SECURE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,250 miles

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED AND CRACKED BUT STILL SECURE

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 3 Mar 2023 129,243 miles

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

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

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED AND CRACKED BUT STILL SECURE

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,580 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,841 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,137 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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W6 RBS is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W6 RBS, 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 W6 RBS registered?

W6 RBS is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is W6 RBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W6 RBS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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