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YY12 SBX

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,477 mi
Last recorded140,477 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 SBX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 140,477 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wire snapped

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 122,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 106,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 79,530 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)

nail in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 May 2017 79,530 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,863 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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YY12 SBX is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY12 SBX, 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 YY12 SBX registered?

YY12 SBX is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 SBX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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