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V12 SBF

2012 Audi A8

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,143 mi
Last recorded60,143 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 SBF
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 60,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 52,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 44,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,906 miles

tyre pressure warning system light on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,897 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,727 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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V12 SBF is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V12 SBF, 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 V12 SBF registered?

V12 SBF is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is V12 SBF safe to buy?

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