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SV62 WHU

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,793 mi
Last recorded77,793 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 WHU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,793 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 74,687 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing to the rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,020 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing to the rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,129 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,025 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 58,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SV62 WHU is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SV62 WHU, 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 SV62 WHU registered?

SV62 WHU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SV62 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 WHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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