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SE62 LAM

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,733 mi
Last recorded130,733 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE62 LAM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,733 miles

Front Level links seized

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Pad wear sensor adrift

Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Level links seized

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 117,849 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All three rear seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Level links seized

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 104,302 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 104,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread cracked and lifted/mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread cracked and mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 59,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 51,620 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 51,587 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres worn perished and splitting in tread area

nearside front tyre worn (@3mm) and cut on sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,029 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine/underside covers

Pass 13 Oct 2015 34,880 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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SE62 LAM is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE62 LAM, 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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SE62 LAM is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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