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PE12 ZGW

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 ZGW
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,164 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 112,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,669 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 102,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,088 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on dash

emmisions too clean to test

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 71,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,153 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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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PE12 ZGW is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PE12 ZGW, 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 PE12 ZGW registered?

PE12 ZGW is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PE12 ZGW safe to buy?

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