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LA62 BYH

2013 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,352 mi
Last recorded110,352 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi A870,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 BYH
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 110,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 3MM WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AT REAR RUBBER DETERATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 3MM WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 110,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play AND BOOT MISSING (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 3MM WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AT REAR RUBBER DETERATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD 3MM WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 110,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed+ rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened upper arm bush crack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,587 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed+ rear sub frame corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,465 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 38,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has bulge on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 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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LA62 BYH is a 2013 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LA62 BYH, 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 LA62 BYH registered?

LA62 BYH is a 2013 Audi A8, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is LA62 BYH safe to buy?

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