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LX12 UVT

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UVT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 98,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 91,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 50,693 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,251 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres sidewalls damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 39,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres sidewalls damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,322 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,322 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall Cut but no cords exposed

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,932 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,545 miles

Nearside Front 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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LX12 UVT is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX12 UVT, 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

How do I check the history of LX12 UVT?

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What year was LX12 UVT registered?

LX12 UVT is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LX12 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 UVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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