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B166 DWG

2012 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB166 DWG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 118,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 107,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,824 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 94,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,155 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,033 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 12,192 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing inspection of components

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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B166 DWG is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 3,993cc petrol 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 B166 DWG, 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 B166 DWG registered?

B166 DWG is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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