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B13 LJA

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,320 mi
Last recorded78,320 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LJA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,326 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,427 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 59,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,897 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts as child seats fitted

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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B13 LJA is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B13 LJA, 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 B13 LJA registered?

B13 LJA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is B13 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 LJA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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