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SP12 XRA

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XRA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 92,067 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,056 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Both front tyres worn edges. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,241 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,014 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,715 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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SP12 XRA 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 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 SP12 XRA, 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 SP12 XRA registered?

SP12 XRA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is SP12 XRA safe to buy?

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