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SV02 MGF

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,247 mi
Last recorded118,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 MGF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 118,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2026 118,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no water (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,363 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 82,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2022 80,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2020 71,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,447 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 65,433 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 58,410 miles

Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Fail 12 May 2018 58,410 miles

Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 50,558 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)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 May 2016 44,061 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 33,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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SV02 MGF is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV02 MGF, 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 SV02 MGF registered?

SV02 MGF is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SV02 MGF safe to buy?

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