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M888 YNE

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,297 mi
Last recorded112,297 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 YNE
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,997 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,634 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 93,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,152 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,852 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,918 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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M888 YNE is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 77,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M888 YNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M888 YNE registered?

M888 YNE is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is M888 YNE safe to buy?

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