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RO08 LOR

2012 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,374 mi
Last recorded45,374 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LOR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,079 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 43,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 35,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,408 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 24,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 24,803 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 21,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,976 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2016 18,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all tyres perished across tread

Pass 20 May 2015 14,940 miles

all tyres badly perished

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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RO08 LOR is a 2012 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc 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 RO08 LOR, 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 RO08 LOR registered?

RO08 LOR is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is RO08 LOR safe to buy?

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