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MA12 DNA

2013 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,809 mi
Last recorded151,809 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 DNA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 151,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 146,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,329 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre joint clamps rusted through and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,804 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 89,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,325 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

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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MA12 DNA is a 2013 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 MA12 DNA, 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 13 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA12 DNA registered?

MA12 DNA is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is MA12 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 DNA 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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