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R5 PHF

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,494 mi
Last recorded46,494 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 PHF
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 45,256 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,846 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 42,102 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 42,098 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,968 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,861 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 17,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R5 PHF is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R5 PHF, 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 R5 PHF registered?

R5 PHF is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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