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MA62 BYD

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 89,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 83,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,710 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,839 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 62,896 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,507 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 45,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,900 miles

Engine covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring under side components

items removed from view before test

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,895 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring under side components

items removed from view before test

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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MA62 BYD 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA62 BYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA62 BYD registered?

MA62 BYD is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is MA62 BYD safe to buy?

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