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OV12 XAT

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,563 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,934 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,527 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,508 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,668 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,229 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,741 miles

no emmisions detected

Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,813 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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OV12 XAT is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OV12 XAT, 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 OV12 XAT registered?

OV12 XAT is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is OV12 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 XAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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