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DE12 JVN

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 JVN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 106,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 97,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,195 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 90,195 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 86,583 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,918 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,078 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 19 Mar 2018 52,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,007 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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DE12 JVN is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 DE12 JVN, 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 DE12 JVN registered?

DE12 JVN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 JVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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