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YR12 AAY

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,256 mi
Last recorded104,256 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AAY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 104,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 101,895 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 97,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,313 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 62,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,328 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 25,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,133 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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YR12 AAY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR12 AAY, 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 YR12 AAY registered?

YR12 AAY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YR12 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 AAY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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