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Y18 PRM

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,973 mi
Last recorded50,973 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 PRM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 50,973 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 48,390 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 45,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in the tread bar (CHANGE SOON ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 41,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 36,688 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard on outter nearing limits

Offside Rear tyre worn on outter

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,050 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 25,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking and bald on inner tread

oil sensor warning on in dash

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y18 PRM 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 78.6%.

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 Y18 PRM, 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 Y18 PRM registered?

Y18 PRM is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is Y18 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 PRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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