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GY12 UPZ

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,857 mi
Last recorded163,857 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2020 163,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 144,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 126,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also 2 nails (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,883 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Nail in tread of O/S/R tyre.

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UPZ is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

GY12 UPZ is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GY12 UPZ safe to buy?

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