CarVerify

Free Car Check

L7 PDS

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,860 mi
Last recorded19,860 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PDS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 19,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 18,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 18,115 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 16,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 15,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 15,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 11,902 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 11,902 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 9,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 8,084 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracks starting too show on tyre faces audi cam done

Fail 9 Jun 2015 6,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracks starting too show on tyre faces audi cam done

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
Full Audi R8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L7 PDS is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L7 PDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L7 PDS?

You can check the full history of L7 PDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L7 PDS registered?

L7 PDS is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is L7 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 PDS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L7 PDS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L7 PDS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.