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VE12 TZO

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 TZO
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 125,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,244 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,182 miles

Both rear tyres might need replacing before next mot also tread slightly perished.

No smoke diesel test passed

under trays fitted, and engine bay covered

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,172 miles

Rear brake might might need replacing before next mot

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres tread slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,835 miles

slight smear from front wipers

top&bottom covers restricting view

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,763 miles

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 26 Aug 2017 63,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,644 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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VE12 TZO is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE12 TZO, 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 VE12 TZO registered?

VE12 TZO is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VE12 TZO safe to buy?

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