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HU55 ACE

2017 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,278 mi
Last recorded37,278 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi R818,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU55 ACE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 37,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 32,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 31,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 24,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 24,707 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 11,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 9,977 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 6,036 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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HU55 ACE is a 2017 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 18,477 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 HU55 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 9 years old, this Audi R8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HU55 ACE registered?

HU55 ACE is a 2017 Audi R8, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is HU55 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU55 ACE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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