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GF62 HSE

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,740 mi
Last recorded111,740 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 HSE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,344 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,517 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,411 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,842 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,956 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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GF62 HSE is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF62 HSE, 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 GF62 HSE registered?

GF62 HSE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is GF62 HSE safe to buy?

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