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R8 HVD

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,172 mi
Last recorded53,172 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HVD
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 48,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 44,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 32,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,356 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 30,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 28,922 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of pads on both hubs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 27,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 6,872 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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R8 HVD is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc 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 R8 HVD, 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 R8 HVD registered?

R8 HVD is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is R8 HVD safe to buy?

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