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CX12 XMK

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,524 mi
Last recorded114,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XMK
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 114,524 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,803 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,234 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at broken sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 75,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,423 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 66,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,002 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,201 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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CX12 XMK is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver 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 CX12 XMK, 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 CX12 XMK registered?

CX12 XMK is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is CX12 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 XMK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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