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R21 MBD

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,591 mi
Last recorded58,591 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 MBD
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 58,591 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 58,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs pitted and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 58,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 58,266 miles

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

slight cracking to fuel filler cap seal.

Fail 31 May 2023 58,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight cracking to fuel filler cap seal.

Pass 16 May 2022 57,381 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 52,183 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,637 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 30,262 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 30,262 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 May 2015 28,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 28,877 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

offside front tyre 2mm.

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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R21 MBD is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R21 MBD, 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 R21 MBD registered?

R21 MBD is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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