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CV62 EWS

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 EWS
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 117,036 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 116,892 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp showing on dash board

Pass 14 Apr 2023 109,533 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 109,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Mar 2022 99,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 91,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 91,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,471 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 72,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,470 miles

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 31 Jan 2018 58,703 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 May 2017 50,549 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,193 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,901 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)

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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CV62 EWS is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV62 EWS, 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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CV62 EWS is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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