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HX12 UAS

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,621 mi
Last recorded143,621 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 UAS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 136,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 86,166 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Engine undertray insecure on left hand side (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,153 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,246 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,074 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,235 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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HX12 UAS is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HX12 UAS, 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 HX12 UAS registered?

HX12 UAS is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is HX12 UAS safe to buy?

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