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RF12 GDU

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,908 mi
Last recorded132,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 132,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 118,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,090 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,528 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,529 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 85,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,987 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 78,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,166 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,618 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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RF12 GDU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF12 GDU, 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 RF12 GDU registered?

RF12 GDU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is RF12 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 GDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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