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SL12 KCV

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,376 mi
Last recorded155,376 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KCV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 155,376 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 155,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2024 139,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 124,486 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 124,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 108,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,961 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,919 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,066 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 44,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,699 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod arm.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,367 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring various components.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL12 KCV is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL12 KCV, 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 SL12 KCV registered?

SL12 KCV is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 KCV safe to buy?

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