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GW55 ETH

2012 Audi A8

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,281 mi
Last recorded55,281 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 ETH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 55,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,723 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 50,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,289 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Jun 2020 45,775 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))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 45,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,848 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 25,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,933 miles

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

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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GW55 ETH is a 2012 Audi A8 in Beige 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 GW55 ETH, 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 GW55 ETH registered?

GW55 ETH is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GW55 ETH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 ETH 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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