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M4 BUG

2012 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,314 mi
Last recorded51,314 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 BUG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,314 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 50,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipe on calipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded metal pipe at n.s.r for power steering. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear drive shaft are corroded. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 48,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 34,507 miles

Front tyres have slight cuts to outer side walls

Front tyres perished on outer edges

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

Rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 27,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,515 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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M4 BUG is a 2012 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M4 BUG, 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 M4 BUG registered?

M4 BUG is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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