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HJ12 XAW

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,353 mi
Last recorded138,353 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XAW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 138,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,705 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 86,642 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,454 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,624 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 XAW is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XAW, 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 XAW registered?

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

Is HJ12 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 XAW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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