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K666 DKS

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,743 mi
Last recorded115,743 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 DKS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 111,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 107,508 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both have tears/cuts in tread pattern , but no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 102,649 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,530 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,395 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,647 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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K666 DKS is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black 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 K666 DKS, 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 K666 DKS registered?

K666 DKS is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is K666 DKS safe to buy?

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