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AU61 GEL

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,375 mi
Last recorded16,375 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 GEL
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 16,375 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 15,864 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 15,215 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 14,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 14,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 13,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,127 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 13,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 12,117 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 10,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1cm of corrosion and some scoring also vent holes blocked (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 10,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1cm of corrosion and some scoring also vent holes blocked (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AU61 GEL is a 2012 Audi R8 in White 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 AU61 GEL, 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 AU61 GEL registered?

AU61 GEL is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is AU61 GEL safe to buy?

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