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YC62 EXU

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 EXU
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 96,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 96,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 93,871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,297 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,958 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,121 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 44,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 44,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YC62 EXU is a 2012 Audi A8 in White 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 YC62 EXU, 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 YC62 EXU registered?

YC62 EXU is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YC62 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 EXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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