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K300 LKA

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,334 mi
Last recorded145,334 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 LKA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 145,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 139,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,553 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,553 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under shields (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 124,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 118,272 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 113,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has inner wall damage

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has inner wall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 53,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2015 52,900 miles

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

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Front tyres badly worn inner edges

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

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

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

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

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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K300 LKA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K300 LKA, 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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K300 LKA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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