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KM12 XSH

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,826 mi
Last recorded129,826 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 129,826 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 May 2026 129,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,276 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some component

Pass 15 Apr 2024 86,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 84,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside undertray damaged

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2021 74,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside undertray damaged

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,656 miles

Floor covering damaged

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

Pass 14 May 2019 59,100 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 59,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning massage on dash

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 51,322 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 42,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Pass 27 May 2015 28,083 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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KM12 XSH is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM12 XSH, 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 KM12 XSH registered?

KM12 XSH is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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