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GV62 GMZ

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

176,398 mi
Last recorded176,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 GMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 176,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 152,087 miles

Engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle (undertrays)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 152,076 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted to underside of vehicle (undertrays)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,760 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SUV tyre fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,468 miles

covers fitted under body

Pass 24 Oct 2019 76,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV62 GMZ is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GV62 GMZ, 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 GV62 GMZ registered?

GV62 GMZ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is GV62 GMZ safe to buy?

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