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RV12 VCE

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,739 mi
Last recorded227,739 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 227,739 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Coolant below min

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 224,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 206,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 193,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 193,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 185,556 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 13 Mar 2019 172,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 154,806 miles

Crack nearside of windscreen ,edge of swept zone over 40mm not materially affecting drivers view at this time

Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,322 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,241 miles

Offside Rear 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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RV12 VCE 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 83.3%.

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 RV12 VCE, 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 RV12 VCE registered?

RV12 VCE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is RV12 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 VCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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