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AK12 DLY

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DLY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 70,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 49,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 33,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,154 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,925 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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AK12 DLY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AK12 DLY, 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 AK12 DLY registered?

AK12 DLY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 DLY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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