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S8 HAU

2012 Audi S8

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,329 mi
Last recorded121,329 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi S853,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 HAU
MakeAudi
ModelS8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi - bank 1 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi - bank 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,060 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 104,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi sections (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,179 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,347 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,511 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,118 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S8?

Based on 5,839 MOT tests across 475 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
5,181
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
475
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 86
position lamp(s) not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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S8 HAU is a 2012 Audi S8 in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Audi S8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 53,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 HAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S8 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi S8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S8 HAU registered?

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

Is S8 HAU safe to buy?

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