CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA12 JCJ

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,078 mi
Last recorded152,078 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 JCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 152,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 145,668 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 144,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2023 143,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front/front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2022 140,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Outer Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,237 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,983 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,540 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA12 JCJ 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 92.3%.

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 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 VA12 JCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA12 JCJ?

You can check the full history of VA12 JCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA12 JCJ registered?

VA12 JCJ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is VA12 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 JCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA12 JCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA12 JCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.