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RA65 BUV

2016 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi R821,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 BUV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 48,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 45,237 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 37,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 30,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 30,537 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,463 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 13,304 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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RA65 BUV is a 2016 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 21,217 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 RA65 BUV, 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 10 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 RA65 BUV registered?

RA65 BUV is a 2016 Audi R8, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is RA65 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 BUV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA65 BUV have outstanding finance?

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