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R8 HYO

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,211 mi
Last recorded30,211 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HYO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 30,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 26,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 26,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,546 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 21,334 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 19,747 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 18,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,986 miles

fuel cap seal slightly split

n/s/f tyre very slightly perishing

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn near limit and perishing

o/s/r tyre worn near limit

Pass 27 Dec 2017 11,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 9,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 5,697 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HYO is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R8 HYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 HYO registered?

R8 HYO is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is R8 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 HYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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