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NL12 SNY

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 SNY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 162,391 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 155,093 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 129,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,104 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr` (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 SNY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NL12 SNY, 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 NL12 SNY registered?

NL12 SNY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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