2012 Audi A8 3.0L Diesel · Y23 YAN
2012 Audi A8 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 142,161 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A8
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y23 YAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 142,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y23 YAN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi A8 (Y23 YAN) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Y23 YAN Mileage History
- 12/08/2022123,954 mi
- 17/07/2023128,942 mi+4,988 mi
- 11/07/2024130,059 mi+1,117 mi
- 30/07/2025142,161 mi+12,102 mi
Average of roughly 6,141 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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