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HJ12 HWV

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HWV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,702 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,647 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,037 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under body cover s fitted to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,431 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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HJ12 HWV is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey 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 HJ12 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 HWV registered?

HJ12 HWV is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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