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GL62 HFB

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 HFB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 91,587 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,818 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under guards fitted restricting full inspection of suspension components and chassis area

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tie rod slight movement

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside zone A not bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,824 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,534 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,697 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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GL62 HFB 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 GL62 HFB, 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 GL62 HFB registered?

GL62 HFB is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is GL62 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 HFB 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.

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