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AY62 TAC

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,030 mi
Last recorded179,030 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 TAC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 179,030 miles

center exhaust clamps corroded

front lower arm dust covers starting to deterirate

Pass 2 Dec 2024 177,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40 20 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 177,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40 20 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 174,438 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2022 170,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 161,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 153,115 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 131,777 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,890 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,072 miles

Low Tone Horn Inoperative

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,168 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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AY62 TAC is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 70,158 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 AY62 TAC, 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 13 years old, this Audi A8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY62 TAC registered?

AY62 TAC is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is AY62 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 TAC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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