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BD12 AWX

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,201 mi
Last recorded55,201 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 AWX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 55,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

slight play in NSF inner rack joint

Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,772 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body panel insecure Grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 51,224 miles

damage to front bumper and grille

Fail 24 Oct 2023 51,224 miles

damage to front bumper and grille

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,296 miles

engine under tray loose but still secured to underside

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall on inner edge of tyre damaged but not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,597 miles

TPM Light on.

Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine looms damaged - possibly by rodents

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 34,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,127 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,629 miles

engine mil light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,087 miles

Tow ball/hitch not 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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BD12 AWX is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BD12 AWX, 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 BD12 AWX registered?

BD12 AWX is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is BD12 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 AWX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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