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R8 SMU

2012 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,908 mi
Last recorded22,908 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 22,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,934 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 21,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 33,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 19,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 17,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,140 miles

Engine covers fitted

N.S.F tyre 2mm

O.S.F brake pipe corroded

O.S.F tyre 2.0mm

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,568 miles

All brake discs corroding inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SMU is a 2012 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

R8 SMU is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is R8 SMU safe to buy?

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