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A8 GYJ

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 142,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,035 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 134,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 130,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,981 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed central rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 124,871 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,609 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,871 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,614 miles

all four tyres worn n/s/f close to legal limit

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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A8 GYJ is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A8 GYJ, 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 A8 GYJ registered?

A8 GYJ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is A8 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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