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12 BAS

2009 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A894,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BAS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 92,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 91,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 81,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 72,901 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,232 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,995 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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12 BAS is a 2009 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 2009 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 94,870 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 12 BAS, 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 17 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 BAS registered?

12 BAS is a 2009 Audi A8, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is 12 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BAS 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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