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BF62 LMJ

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,097 mi
Last recorded147,097 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 147,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 145,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor

Pass 22 Jan 2025 138,462 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 138,434 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,671 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,793 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255.45.19 104Y. Avon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255.45.19 104Y, Avon. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.45.19 104Y, Avon. (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,806 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,051 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,440 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,681 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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BF62 LMJ 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 92.9%.

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 BF62 LMJ, 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 BF62 LMJ registered?

BF62 LMJ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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