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DA57 ACE

2018 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,358 mi
Last recorded53,358 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi R815,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 ACE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 53,358 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 53,358 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,394 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 47,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 29,268 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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DA57 ACE is a 2018 Audi R8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 15,631 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 DA57 ACE, 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 8 years old, this Audi R8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA57 ACE registered?

DA57 ACE is a 2018 Audi R8, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is DA57 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 ACE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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