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A7 DBR

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,434 mi
Last recorded104,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DBR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 104,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 33,204 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 33,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,488 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 26,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,731 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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A7 DBR is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A7 DBR, 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 A7 DBR registered?

A7 DBR is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is A7 DBR safe to buy?

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