2012 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · CV62 EWS

The Audi A8 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test, a pass recorded on 15 April 2024 at 117,036 miles with no defects noted. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with the vehicle clearing its final assessment cleanly after two prior failed attempts that themselves carried no recorded defects. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than escalating mechanical decline. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for a 2012 vehicle. The record shows 99,964 miles on 22 March 2022, rising to 109,533 by 14 April 2023 and 117,036 by April 2024. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 8,500 miles annually, a moderate load for a large executive saloon. No abrupt accumulation or unexplained gaps appear between entries; the sparse five-row history offers little basis to infer neglected storage or high-stress driving. The two failures dated 8 April 2024 at 116,892 miles and 13 April 2023 at 109,532 miles both list no defects, implying the car was presented without a valid prior certificate or with paperwork discrepancies rather than worn components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake disc condition, and underbody corrosion, as the MOT schedule omits advisories that would normally flag such wear on a 14-year-old chassis. Given the clean pass and ordinary mileage, the A8 shows no evidence of recurring mechanical fault trends in the official data. Previous keepers maintained test compliance without logged advisories, though absence of recorded wear items means in-person checks of tyres, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity remain prudent before purchase.