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SC04 MLO

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,750 mi
Last recorded126,750 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 MLO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 126,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,899 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 81,691 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 60,414 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 53,043 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,442 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,317 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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SC04 MLO is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SC04 MLO, 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 SC04 MLO registered?

SC04 MLO is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is SC04 MLO safe to buy?

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