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OY62 XWW

2012 Audi A8

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 174,212 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,929 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 168,929 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,590 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 108,209 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 108,209 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 18,505 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 XWW is a 2012 Audi A8 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWW, 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 OY62 XWW registered?

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

Is OY62 XWW safe to buy?

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