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AK12 WPD

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,022 mi
Last recorded200,022 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WPD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 200,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 193,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 189,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 186,472 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 186,472 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 185,309 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 185,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 178,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 171,999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 124,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 93,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,317 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 WPD 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 76.9%.

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 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

AK12 WPD is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is AK12 WPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 WPD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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