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SE05 TVE

2012 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,510 mi
Last recorded53,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi R823,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 TVE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 53,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 51,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 41,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,192 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,964 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays obscuring some testable items.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SE05 TVE is a 2012 Audi R8 in Black 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 SE05 TVE, 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 SE05 TVE registered?

SE05 TVE is a 2012 Audi R8, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is SE05 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE05 TVE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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