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RO12 XSA

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

199,130 mi
Last recorded199,130 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XSA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 199,130 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 178,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 161,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 159,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,342 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,513 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 143,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 134,404 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,954 miles

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))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 125,954 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,503 miles

diesel emissions peak not detected

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,681 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,681 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,599 miles

Emissions too low for a reading

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RO12 XSA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RO12 XSA, 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 RO12 XSA registered?

RO12 XSA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is RO12 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 XSA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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