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SW62 OGV

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,060 mi
Last recorded249,060 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OGV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 249,060 miles

Brake pad wear/warning light is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working warning light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 178,784 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 16 Mar 2018 177,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,796 miles

Brake pad wear warning on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,274 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /offside rear inner lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /and nearside front lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,229 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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SW62 OGV is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW62 OGV, 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 SW62 OGV registered?

SW62 OGV is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is SW62 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 OGV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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