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Y4 YDH

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,089 mi
Last recorded90,089 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 YDH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,089 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,296 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,384 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 53,384 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,738 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 50,009 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,238 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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Y4 YDH is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y4 YDH, 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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Y4 YDH is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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