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YP12 MHL

2012 Audi A8

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Audi A877,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 MHL
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,207 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 96,204 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 96,189 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking rack end leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,249 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,654 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,654 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP12 MHL 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 69.2%.

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 YP12 MHL, 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 YP12 MHL registered?

YP12 MHL is a 2012 Audi A8, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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