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LD12 YTC

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

252,082 mi
Last recorded252,082 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 YTC
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 252,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 149,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted floor pan covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 141,851 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 141,822 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 138,751 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 136,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 132,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,258 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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LD12 YTC is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD12 YTC, 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 LD12 YTC registered?

LD12 YTC is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is LD12 YTC safe to buy?

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