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BF12 XDE

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,892 mi
Last recorded143,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 143,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 72,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 43,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,991 miles

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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BF12 XDE is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF12 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 XDE registered?

BF12 XDE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BF12 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 XDE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF12 XDE have outstanding finance?

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