2011 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · R8 UMG

The 2026 MOT test on 15 May at 70,786 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This continues an unbroken chain of passes stretching back to at least May 2022, all without advisories, showing a stable maintenance record entirely free of flagged faults. The vehicle has never failed a test during this documented period. Mileage accrual has been both low and uneven. The largest single-year jump occurred between the May 2022 test at 58,441 miles and the June 2023 test at 66,488 miles, adding 8,047 miles. Annual usage then fell sharply: 2,439 miles to May 2024, 1,235 miles to June 2025, and just 624 miles in the final eleven months to May 2026. This tapering pattern points to very light, possibly occasional, use in recent years. The total of 70,786 miles across 15 years equates to roughly 4,719 miles per year, well below average, which can mean less cyclic wear on drivetrain, suspension, and brakes but raises the chance of deterioration from long standing periods. The MOT history flags no recurring mechanical issues, yet a visual inspection remains essential. Aluminium body panels resist corrosion, but steel subframe elements, fasteners, and brake lines can rust on a low-use car. Suspension bushes and dampers age regardless of miles. A buyer should have a specialist check brake discs and pads for corrosion pitting, tyres for sidewall cracking from age, and the parking brake mechanism for binding, as calipers left static often seize. A thorough road test is still the best way to uncover hidden wear that a clean MOT pass may not reveal.