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M5 FVE

2012 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,372 mi
Last recorded28,372 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FVE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 27,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 24,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 18,106 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 17,098 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 16,031 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,467 miles

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

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

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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M5 FVE is a 2012 Audi R8 in Black 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 M5 FVE, 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

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What year was M5 FVE registered?

M5 FVE is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is M5 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 FVE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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