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OY62 LZA

2012 Audi A8

Blue Diesel 4134cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,040 mi
Last recorded158,040 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 LZA
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,134cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,040 miles

Brake pad warning light on, pads not worn to indicator.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 158,040 miles

Brake pad warning light on, pads not worn to indicator.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 152,477 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,372 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2021 114,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators and scrubbed off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre just over half worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 95,440 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,515 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,908 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,268 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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OY62 LZA is a 2012 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,134cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OY62 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

OY62 LZA is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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