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V40 ACT

2011 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,934 mi
Last recorded52,934 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi R827,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 ACT
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 52,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 52,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 50,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 45,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 44,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,370 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 36,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,832 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 25,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,726 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,392 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 20,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 11,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 11,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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V40 ACT is a 2011 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V40 ACT, 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.

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V40 ACT is a 2011 Audi R8, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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