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LSK 842

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSK 842
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,692 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 110,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 87,099 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 87,099 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,587 miles

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

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

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

Pad Warning on

Pass 13 May 2019 61,723 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 61,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,661 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 46,221 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 38,132 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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LSK 842 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 LSK 842, 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 LSK 842 registered?

LSK 842 is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is LSK 842 safe to buy?

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