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B34 TLS

2012 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

72,073 mi
Last recorded72,073 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 TLS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,498 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 64,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,114 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 62,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,178 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,090 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,280 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,022 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,927 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm ) & o/s worn on inner treads

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/r outer position lights inop

rear fog light switch stiff

Fail 18 Jan 2012 21,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm ) & o/s worn on inner treads

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f a/roll bar link lower boot split

o/s/r outer position lights inop

rear fog light switch stiff

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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B34 TLS is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 B34 TLS, 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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B34 TLS is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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