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YY61 SVC

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 SVC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 142,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 129,684 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,923 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,665 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2018 91,665 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,138 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,583 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 35,526 miles

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

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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YY61 SVC 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 81.8%.

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 YY61 SVC, 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 YY61 SVC registered?

YY61 SVC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is YY61 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 SVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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