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S800 FOY

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 FOY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,159 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 84,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 71,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 70,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,570 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,490 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,248 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,575 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,552 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 35,552 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 28,982 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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S800 FOY 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 78.6%.

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 S800 FOY, 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 S800 FOY registered?

S800 FOY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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