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M400 TJD

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,743 mi
Last recorded176,743 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 TJD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 176,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 164,404 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 151,066 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 151,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,493 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,847 miles

o\s\r tyre worn close to wear bars

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 9 Jun 2018 90,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

o\s\r tyre worn close to wear bars

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,272 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,684 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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M400 TJD 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 M400 TJD, 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 M400 TJD registered?

M400 TJD is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is M400 TJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 TJD 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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