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OY62 DHG

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,409 mi
Last recorded105,409 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 DHG
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 105,409 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 93,663 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 90,925 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 90,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,643 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 83,158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,313 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,312 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,650 miles

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

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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OY62 DHG is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY62 DHG, 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 OY62 DHG registered?

OY62 DHG is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is OY62 DHG safe to buy?

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