2012 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · B16 VAB
2012 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 141,452 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 VAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 141,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 VAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A8 (B16 VAB) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
B16 VAB Mileage History
- 24/08/2023108,195 mi
- 22/08/2024119,638 mi+11,443 mi
- 22/08/2025131,222 mi+11,584 mi
- 29/08/2025131,283 mi+61 mi
- 30/09/2026141,452 mi+10,169 mi
Average of roughly 10,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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