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88 AB

2012 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,823 mi
Last recorded49,823 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 AB
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,748 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 43,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 38,917 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Sill Trim Protrudes (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,571 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 20,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 11,960 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 5,785 miles

How Reliable is the Audi R8?

Based on 51,688 MOT tests across 5,185 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,984
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 403
fog lamp not working 360
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 269
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88 AB is a 2012 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 23,992 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 R8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 601 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 88 AB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi R8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Audi R8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 88 AB registered?

88 AB is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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