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FJ62 ZCY

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,970 mi
Last recorded157,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZCY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 157,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 152,783 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 152,783 miles

Undertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 150,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 148,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 141,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 117,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 106,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,709 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,709 miles

front and rear pads getting low

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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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FJ62 ZCY is a 2012 Audi A8 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FJ62 ZCY, 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 FJ62 ZCY registered?

FJ62 ZCY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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