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R8 LUA

2012 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,292 mi
Last recorded27,292 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 LUA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 27,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 20,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 20,929 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 20,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,564 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 19,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,902 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2021 18,898 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 15,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 10,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 6,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,583 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 LUA is a 2012 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

R8 LUA is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is R8 LUA safe to buy?

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