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Y15 HTB

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,989 mi
Last recorded69,989 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 HTB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 66,067 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 66,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 60,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 60,788 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osf, nsr, osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 52,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 38,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 35,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 34,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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Y15 HTB is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y15 HTB, 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 Y15 HTB registered?

Y15 HTB is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is Y15 HTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y15 HTB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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