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R20 SSO

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 SSO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 52,228 miles

no emission blip detected

Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,661 miles

no emission blip detected

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,507 miles

no emission blip detected

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,000 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 18,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 13,151 miles

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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R20 SSO 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 92.3%.

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 R20 SSO, 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 R20 SSO registered?

R20 SSO is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is R20 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 SSO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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