2012 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · D6 UPL
2012 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 104,241 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D6 UPL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 104,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D6 UPL Mileage History
- 24/11/201426,791 mi
- 12/08/201534,819 mi+8,028 mi
- 26/07/201642,357 mi+7,538 mi
- 27/07/201642,359 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/201750,464 mi+8,105 mi
- 01/10/201858,918 mi+8,454 mi
- 10/10/201964,469 mi+5,551 mi
- 11/10/201964,475 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/202066,630 mi+2,155 mi
- 06/07/202170,307 mi+3,677 mi
- 27/06/202277,282 mi+6,975 mi
- 20/06/202380,957 mi+3,675 mi
- 17/06/202487,146 mi+6,189 mi
- 17/06/202595,388 mi+8,242 mi
- 19/06/2026104,241 mi+8,853 mi
Average of roughly 6,696 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
D6 UPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A8 (D6 UPL) between November 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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