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LO12 CON

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,526 mi
Last recorded128,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 CON
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 128,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2024 112,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 112,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,204 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 88,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 83,178 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 67,302 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 67,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2017 48,644 miles

Front Discs Lipped And Corroded

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)

Rear discs Lipped And Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,552 miles

No smoke test results.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,676 miles

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

Fail 16 Jun 2015 23,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

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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LO12 CON 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 LO12 CON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO12 CON registered?

LO12 CON is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is LO12 CON safe to buy?

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