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GK12 ZFG

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,363 mi
Last recorded76,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ZFG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 75,594 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 72,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on the edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer edges - 265/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer edges - 265/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 55,566 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,893 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,382 miles

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

Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,021 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 41,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,928 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,432 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread on edges of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

offside front tyre low on tread on edges of tyre but out of an MOT testable area

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 ZFG is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK12 ZFG, 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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GK12 ZFG is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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