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2012 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · OU12 XBF

OU12 XBF

2012 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 237,178 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
AUDI A8
Year / Origin
2012 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 05/05/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
237,178 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/05/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2012
Engine
2967cc

OU12 XBF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
  • 237,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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OU12 XBF Mileage History

  1. 13/12/2021135,829 mi
  2. 03/01/2023138,993 mi+3,164 mi
  3. 05/01/2024141,751 mi+2,758 mi
  4. 06/01/2024141,751 mi
  5. 07/05/2025237,178 mi+95,427 mi

Average of roughly 29,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OU12 XBF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 10:22
MOT Analysis

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 (OU12 XBF) between December 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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