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RE12 BGK

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 BGK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 113,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,228 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 103,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,348 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 62,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 52,852 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2019 41,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,629 miles

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 12,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 8,061 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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RE12 BGK is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black 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 RE12 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 BGK registered?

RE12 BGK is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RE12 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 BGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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