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R8 DFU

2013 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,289 mi
Last recorded26,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi R825,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DFU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 26,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 25,302 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also at 3mm tread depth and 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 22,789 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking as is 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 21,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 21,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front caliber pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine and body under trays fitted blocking view

Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on dash

tpms light on dash

Pass 12 May 2020 18,583 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,860 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 17,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,337 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 14,277 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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R8 DFU is a 2013 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,013 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 R8 DFU, 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 13 years old, this Audi R8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R8 DFU registered?

R8 DFU is a 2013 Audi R8, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is R8 DFU safe to buy?

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