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CX12 XNL

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,686 mi
Last recorded86,686 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XNL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 86,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,913 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,467 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 43,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 21,328 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))

both rear tyres distorted inner edges very slight

small cracks in both rear tyres treads

surface corrosion underneath vehicle rear subframe

Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,970 miles

nsr tyre distorted very slightly

very small cracks in both rear tyres sidewalls

Pass 12 Apr 2017 18,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,237 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 XNL is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue 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 CX12 XNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX12 XNL registered?

CX12 XNL is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is CX12 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 XNL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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