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SA12 SZA

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,625 mi
Last recorded62,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 SZA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,625 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 25,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 25,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,648 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 20,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,328 miles

wipers smearing

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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SA12 SZA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black 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 SA12 SZA, 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

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What year was SA12 SZA registered?

SA12 SZA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SA12 SZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 SZA 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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