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HV12 WGK

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 WGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 140,211 miles

Rear offside and nearside backing plate scraping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,245 miles

Exhaust mid section sleeve clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Scraping noise from Osr and Nsr brake

Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,415 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in inner side wall 265/40/20

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,622 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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HV12 WGK is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV12 WGK, 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 HV12 WGK registered?

HV12 WGK is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is HV12 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 WGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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