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GO04 DBY

2012 Audi R8

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO04 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 101,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,238 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 51,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,222 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 29,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,282 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)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 28,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,349 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 44,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,221 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GO04 DBY is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 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 GO04 DBY, 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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GO04 DBY is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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