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M777 GRU

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,975 mi
Last recorded130,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 GRU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 130,975 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 128,366 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Offside Front Chip on windscreen

Pass 15 May 2023 111,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 109,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 88,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,580 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,209 miles

all4 tyres low

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 25,812 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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M777 GRU is a 2012 Audi A8 in White 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 M777 GRU, 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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M777 GRU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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