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RV12 AXX

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 AXX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 109,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 93,193 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 93,193 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 92,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 92,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,426 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 182,077 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 170,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 162,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV12 AXX is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RV12 AXX, 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 RV12 AXX?

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What year was RV12 AXX registered?

RV12 AXX is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 AXX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV12 AXX have outstanding finance?

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