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JK53 JJS

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,539 mi
Last recorded182,539 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK53 JJS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 182,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 175,716 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 175,716 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 171,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 157,991 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,132 miles

Emission to clean to be detected by smoke meter 0.01

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,625 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,211 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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JK53 JJS is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JK53 JJS, 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 JK53 JJS registered?

JK53 JJS is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for JK53 JJS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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