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JAR 220V

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAR 220V
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 94,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,776 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 72,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,231 miles

minor stone chips

Fail 25 Feb 2020 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

minor stone chips

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,503 miles

osr nsr tyres starting to perish

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JAR 220V is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JAR 220V, 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 JAR 220V registered?

JAR 220V is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is JAR 220V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAR 220V shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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