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LV62 KBP

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 KBP
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 101,378 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 101,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel leak under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 94,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 87,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,131 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,829 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,483 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 73,479 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 65,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,215 miles

Under shields fitted obscuring certain test items

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,259 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,382 miles

under body trays fitted

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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LV62 KBP is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV62 KBP, 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 LV62 KBP registered?

LV62 KBP is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is LV62 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 KBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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