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YH12 XAM

2012 Audi A8

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 137,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both curved arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 117,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,845 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,012 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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YH12 XAM is a 2012 Audi A8 in White 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 YH12 XAM, 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 YH12 XAM registered?

YH12 XAM is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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