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K90 VAC

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

255,798 mi
Last recorded255,798 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 VAC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 255,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 255,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 105,992 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 246,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 236,117 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 236,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 97,913 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 226,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm middle bushings nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bushes worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 220,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F + O/S/F anti roll bar linkage bushes perishing

N/S/F + O/S/F lower straight arm outer bushes perishing

N/S/F tyre slightly stepped inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil mist from top of engine

Slight oil mist from turbocharger

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 212,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber lower attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 195,418 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 195,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers not working.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 179,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,532 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 156,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,449 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,820 miles

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)

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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K90 VAC is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 K90 VAC, 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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K90 VAC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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