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KA51 YNA

2012 Audi A8

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,202 mi
Last recorded189,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA51 YNA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 189,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 181,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 169,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 159,840 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 101,674 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 101,674 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,132 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,251 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,250 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,250 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KA51 YNA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KA51 YNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA51 YNA registered?

KA51 YNA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is KA51 YNA safe to buy?

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