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C22 HRP

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 HRP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 84,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 226,997 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 226,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 219,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 78,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 211,354 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 65,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 204,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 202,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,674 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear mounts broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 194,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 39,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 186,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,011 miles

exhaust brackets corroded x2

Pass 30 Aug 2017 181,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,970 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on outer edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 176,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 176,508 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 154,774 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 144,197 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 144,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 124,547 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 114,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 103,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,162 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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C22 HRP is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 C22 HRP, 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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C22 HRP is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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