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Y8 EXC

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,477 mi
Last recorded191,477 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 EXC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2024 191,477 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 187,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 169,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 155,912 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 118,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,289 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,879 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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Y8 EXC is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y8 EXC, 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 Y8 EXC registered?

Y8 EXC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is Y8 EXC safe to buy?

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