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R8 PHF

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,039 mi
Last recorded38,039 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 PHF
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 35,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 35,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 34,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,079 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Residual pas fluid around reservoir

Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,538 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,118 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 21,891 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 21,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 16,988 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,504 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 8,846 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 PHF is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R8 PHF registered?

R8 PHF is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is R8 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 PHF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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