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AK12 PSU

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,034 mi
Last recorded181,034 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 181,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 164,428 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 164,397 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 138,492 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 136,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 101,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 89,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 78,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 60,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PSU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver 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 AK12 PSU, 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 AK12 PSU registered?

AK12 PSU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 PSU safe to buy?

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