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R12 CHN

2021 Audi A8

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,828 mi
Last recorded49,828 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Audi A836,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 CHN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,828 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2025 117,214 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 117,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,694 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,151 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 98,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35.21 Pir P0 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2022 81,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 60,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,012 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 51,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,851 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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R12 CHN is a 2021 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2021 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.4% with a typical mileage of 36,767 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 R12 CHN, 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 5 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R12 CHN registered?

R12 CHN is a 2021 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2021.

Is R12 CHN safe to buy?

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