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L4 ADB

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,916 mi
Last recorded158,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 ADB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 150,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 150,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front engine undertray loose at offside

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash but all brake pads in good condition

Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,428 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Dec 2023 137,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,504 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 106,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,470 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 85,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,199 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,220 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,696 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 35,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,619 miles

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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L4 ADB is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L4 ADB, 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 L4 ADB registered?

L4 ADB is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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