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OY62 XWT

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

150,490 mi
Last recorded150,490 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 XWT
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,490 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,136 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,319 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor close to brake disc (3.5.1g)

Off side front jacking point block missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern on limit (1.7.5a)

Under body covers fitted obscuring some components

coolant level low

Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor close to brake disc (3.5.1g)

Off side front jacking point block missing

Under body covers fitted obscuring some components

coolant level low

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,642 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,054 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 15,604 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 XWT is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

OY62 XWT is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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