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WK12 ZBN

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,831 mi
Last recorded86,831 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 ZBN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 86,831 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 81,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,771 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,450 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 61,446 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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 56,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,037 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

undertrays fitted obscurng the view of some components.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

undertrays fitted obscurng the view of some components.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,529 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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WK12 ZBN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey 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 WK12 ZBN, 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 WK12 ZBN registered?

WK12 ZBN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is WK12 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 ZBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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