CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE62 YJR

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,612 mi
Last recorded130,612 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light unit. No affect on beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,633 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,894 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,242 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
Full Audi A8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE62 YJR is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 PE62 YJR, 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

How do I check the history of PE62 YJR?

You can check the full history of PE62 YJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE62 YJR registered?

PE62 YJR is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is PE62 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 YJR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE62 YJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE62 YJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.