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DV12 NMY

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,827 mi
Last recorded154,827 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NMY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 154,827 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 143,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 132,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 120,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 110,276 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 110,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,643 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 44,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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DV12 NMY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV12 NMY, 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 DV12 NMY registered?

DV12 NMY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 NMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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