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SB62 UPA

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,265 mi
Last recorded154,265 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 154,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 151,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 148,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve (corroded.) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,580 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,869 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,115 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,228 miles

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,623 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,573 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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SB62 UPA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB62 UPA, 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 SB62 UPA registered?

SB62 UPA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is SB62 UPA safe to buy?

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