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M44 VAD

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 VAD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 73,013 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,430 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,635 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,805 miles

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,099 miles

Emissions to low to test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,183 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 26,183 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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M44 VAD is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M44 VAD, 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 M44 VAD registered?

M44 VAD is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is M44 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 VAD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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