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Y9 AHD

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,236 mi
Last recorded172,236 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 AHD
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 172,236 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 172,236 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 169,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 156,414 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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 141,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 133,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,819 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 98,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,941 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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Y9 AHD 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 83.3%.

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 Y9 AHD, 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 Y9 AHD registered?

Y9 AHD is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is Y9 AHD safe to buy?

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