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VK12 EVV

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,212 mi
Last recorded177,212 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 EVV
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 177,212 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 167,182 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 167,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 159,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 154,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,350 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,106 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,627 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions too low to read

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions too low to read

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,706 miles

Front brake pads worn approx 70%

rear brake pads worn approx 80%inners

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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VK12 EVV is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK12 EVV, 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

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What year was VK12 EVV registered?

VK12 EVV is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 EVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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