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S8 DGU

2012 Audi A8

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,841 mi
Last recorded180,841 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 180,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 173,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 171,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 169,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 159,836 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 153,011 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 144,580 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 130,121 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 109,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front reg plate slightley deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S8 DGU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S8 DGU, 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 S8 DGU registered?

S8 DGU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is S8 DGU safe to buy?

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