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FM62 OBR

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

176,098 mi
Last recorded176,098 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 OBR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 176,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 166,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 154,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 148,888 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 148,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,480 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 130,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,667 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,166 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,531 miles

due to throttle responce in park.smoke reading to low to read.

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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FM62 OBR is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FM62 OBR, 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 FM62 OBR registered?

FM62 OBR is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FM62 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM62 OBR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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