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GK12 VGC

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,594 mi
Last recorded188,594 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VGC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 188,594 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 162,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 145,250 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 132,883 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,960 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,226 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,941 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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GK12 VGC is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GK12 VGC, 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 GK12 VGC registered?

GK12 VGC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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