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J26 HDW

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 HDW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,075 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension components and underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 111,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,751 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 85,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,705 miles

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

windscreen chiped

Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

windscreen chiped

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,309 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,133 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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J26 HDW is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J26 HDW, 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 J26 HDW registered?

J26 HDW is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is J26 HDW safe to buy?

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