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AV12 WMT

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,536 mi
Last recorded92,536 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WMT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 92,536 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on - Nearside rear pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 15 May 2025 84,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 76,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 67,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 60,943 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 43,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 35,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 26,457 miles

winter/m+s tyres fitted at time of test

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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AV12 WMT is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey 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 AV12 WMT, 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 AV12 WMT registered?

AV12 WMT is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AV12 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 WMT 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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