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R8 YGS

2012 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,518 mi
Last recorded31,518 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YGS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 30,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,351 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,100 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside+nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside+nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2021 27,433 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 23,736 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 23,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,453 miles

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

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 YGS is a 2012 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc 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 YGS, 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 YGS registered?

R8 YGS is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is R8 YGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 YGS 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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