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A3 CAX

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,197 mi
Last recorded104,197 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,728 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,728 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,887 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,256 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 65,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,779 miles

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

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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A3 CAX is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A3 CAX, 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 A3 CAX registered?

A3 CAX is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is A3 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CAX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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