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JF51 SEL

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF51 SEL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 73,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 65,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 61,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture has put tpms light on ()

Fail 4 Sep 2019 56,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open fuel flap to check cap and seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture has put tpms light on ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,501 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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JF51 SEL is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JF51 SEL, 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 JF51 SEL registered?

JF51 SEL is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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