2012 Audi A8 · 2,724 MOT tests
2012 Audi A8 reliability
2012 Audi A8s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 A8 years (2,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A8s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 68% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 102,300
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,724
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi A8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.9%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.62%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.59%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.51%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.51%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.45%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.5%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Audi A8 reliable?
2012 Audi A8s fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 16 A8 years (2,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi A8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.43% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.73% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi A8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi A8 shows 102,300 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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