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R8 HEO

2012 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,606 mi
Last recorded43,606 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HEO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 43,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 40,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 39,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 39,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 36,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 35,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 32,535 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,468 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,077 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 22,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,106 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R8 HEO is a 2012 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R8 HEO, 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 R8 HEO registered?

R8 HEO is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is R8 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 HEO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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