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R8 VHL

2012 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,321 mi
Last recorded50,321 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 50,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 46,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,693 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 29,692 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 20,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,885 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2015 17,887 miles

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)

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 VHL is a 2012 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

R8 VHL is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is R8 VHL safe to buy?

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