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N888 GGG

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

197,687 mi
Last recorded197,687 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 GGG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 197,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2025 138,983 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 195,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 133,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 186,925 miles

Front Undertray covered in oil like substance

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))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 186,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray covered in oil like substance

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))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 127,802 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 179,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,219 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 154,708 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 154,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,023 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,295 miles

Front bonnet latch is slightly deteriorated (stiff)

Front undertray is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,789 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front bumper corner damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine under trays damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front bumper corner damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine under trays damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,949 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

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

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,175 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,173 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 71,705 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some engine bay components

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 12 May 2016 71,705 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some engine bay components

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,641 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 8 May 2014 25,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N888 GGG is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N888 GGG, 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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N888 GGG is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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