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A8 YUT

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,064 mi
Last recorded62,064 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YUT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,064 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 62,003 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked allowing water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 33,114 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,372 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge.

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,963 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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A8 YUT is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

A8 YUT is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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