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HJ12 LBK

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,835 mi
Last recorded148,835 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LBK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 148,835 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 138,777 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,206 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 124,206 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 87,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,227 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,840 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,296 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,761 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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 LBK is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LBK, 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 HJ12 LBK registered?

HJ12 LBK is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is HJ12 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 LBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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