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SD12 CYY

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,060 mi
Last recorded116,060 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 CYY
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 116,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,102 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre measured at 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 1.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,081 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,631 miles

Front brake disc's worn / lipped

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,447 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,835 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 35,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,790 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nail in n/ s/r tyre

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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SD12 CYY is a 2012 Audi A8 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD12 CYY, 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 SD12 CYY registered?

SD12 CYY is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SD12 CYY safe to buy?

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