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VK12 XDH

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,011 mi
Last recorded42,011 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XDH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 42,011 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 38,297 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 34,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 30,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 24,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,418 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 21,380 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 20,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,909 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,243 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,336 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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VK12 XDH 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 VK12 XDH, 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 VK12 XDH registered?

VK12 XDH is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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