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GL12 CXP

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,513 mi
Last recorded180,513 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CXP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2024 180,513 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 173,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 170,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 168,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 162,764 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 155,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Subframe bushes (front Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 130,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,758 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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GL12 CXP is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GL12 CXP, 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 GL12 CXP registered?

GL12 CXP is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 CXP safe to buy?

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