2012 Audi A8 4.1L Diesel · W6 RBS
2012 Audi A8 (4.1L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2012. Recorded mileage 170,211 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W6 RBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 170,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W6 RBS 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 (W6 RBS) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W6 RBS Mileage History
- 03/03/2023129,243 mi
- 06/03/2023129,250 mi+7 mi
- 28/02/2024145,562 mi+16,312 mi
- 08/03/2025160,063 mi+14,501 mi
- 24/02/2026170,211 mi+10,148 mi
Average of roughly 13,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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