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WF12 EXA

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 EXA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 34,866 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 33,874 miles

Central Exhaust clamp rusted through, exhaust secure at time of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 33,317 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken clamp but exhaust sercure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,753 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 30,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 30,593 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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,588 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Tyre pressure light on.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,293 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 25,293 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,267 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF12 EXA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver 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 WF12 EXA, 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 WF12 EXA registered?

WF12 EXA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is WF12 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 EXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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