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AC53 XXX

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,189 mi
Last recorded38,189 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 XXX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,051 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OS AND NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,964 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 37,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 37,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,750 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,566 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking from behind gaitor. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped within Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Petrol cap sealing rubber is perishing and starting to split.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,039 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped and cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in several places within Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak There is a big difference between the hanging wheel height in wheel arch as if the shocker may be seized and not fully extending under coil spring pressure. (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped and cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in several places within Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AC53 XXX is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC53 XXX, 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 AC53 XXX registered?

AC53 XXX is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AC53 XXX safe to buy?

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