2012 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · DG05 DAY
2012 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 137,196 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG05 DAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 137,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG05 DAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A8 (DG05 DAY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DG05 DAY Mileage History
- 22/08/2024119,191 mi
- 12/08/2025122,212 mi+3,021 mi
- 15/08/2025122,242 mi+30 mi
- 03/08/2026137,196 mi+14,954 mi
- 03/08/2026137,196 mi
Average of roughly 9,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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