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DS12 LRU

2012 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LRU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 41,022 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 39,423 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 39,417 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,689 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,866 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,867 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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DS12 LRU is a 2012 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS12 LRU, 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 DS12 LRU registered?

DS12 LRU is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is DS12 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 LRU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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