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L26 EPR

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,845 mi
Last recorded155,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 EPR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 155,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 146,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 135,431 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 127,554 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 127,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 112,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,229 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,348 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 73,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,692 miles

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

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

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

emissions not detected during test

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,529 miles

ADV NO REVS DETECTED FOR EMISSIONS

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 Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L26 EPR 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 L26 EPR, 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 L26 EPR registered?

L26 EPR is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is L26 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 EPR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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