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WE06 HAM

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,684 mi
Last recorded119,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE06 HAM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 119,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 118,757 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle/subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 117,876 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,302 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Progressive corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,822 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2021 110,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

undertays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,844 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,796 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

low emissions detected

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,323 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,711 miles

low emissions detected

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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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WE06 HAM 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 85.7%.

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 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 WE06 HAM, 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 WE06 HAM registered?

WE06 HAM is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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