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AN61 ADE

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN61 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 174,248 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 166,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 155,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,208 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,351 miles

Front Wipers are smearing slightly / advise replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,389 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 69,358 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,958 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted. also sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,144 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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AN61 ADE is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AN61 ADE, 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 AN61 ADE registered?

AN61 ADE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AN61 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN61 ADE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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