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A12 XCY

2018 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,535 mi
Last recorded66,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A842,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XCY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 66,144 miles

Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 49,536 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 38,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,086 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,872 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,430 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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A12 XCY is a 2018 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 42,460 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 A12 XCY, 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 8 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 A12 XCY registered?

A12 XCY is a 2018 Audi A8, first registered on 11 September 2018.

Is A12 XCY safe to buy?

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