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GY12 FZC

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 FZC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,381 miles

Nearside Front Jacking pad missing

Pass 18 Dec 2024 79,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area but unable to inspect properly due to undertray being fitted at the time of testing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 79,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on the outer edge (235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm & slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area but unable to inspect properly due to undertray being fitted at the time of testing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,987 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 72,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,156 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 39,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,930 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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GY12 FZC 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 GY12 FZC, 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 GY12 FZC registered?

GY12 FZC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is GY12 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 FZC 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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