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SW61 EDX

2011 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,890 mi
Last recorded21,890 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi R827,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 EDX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 21,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 20,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 18,942 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 17,806 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 17,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,800 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 17,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 15,722 miles

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,253 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 11,941 miles

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

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)

both front tyres perishing

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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SW61 EDX is a 2011 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 27,706 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 SW61 EDX, 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 15 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 SW61 EDX registered?

SW61 EDX is a 2011 Audi R8, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is SW61 EDX safe to buy?

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