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B6 CVL

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,367 mi
Last recorded211,367 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 CVL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 211,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 206,305 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 192,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 189,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 181,989 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 181,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/40 R20 104Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2021 173,937 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 164,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 146,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/20 104 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

emmisions blip not detected

front undertray broken

power steering has limited effort

Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,432 miles

Nearside Rear Noise on wheel when rotated

Offside Rear Noise on wheel when rotated

Power steering has limited effort

Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 64,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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B6 CVL is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B6 CVL, 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 B6 CVL registered?

B6 CVL is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is B6 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 CVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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