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YH12 XAN

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,797 mi
Last recorded119,797 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XAN
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 119,797 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 119,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 105,909 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2023 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,389 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm dust cover deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,289 miles

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 62,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY worn / lipped - New pads should NOT have been fitted to discs in this condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH12 XAN is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH12 XAN, 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 YH12 XAN registered?

YH12 XAN is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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