2012 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · TR02 NTR
2012 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 42,830 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TR02 NTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 42,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TR02 NTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Audi R8 (TR02 NTR) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
TR02 NTR Mileage History
- 21/03/202437,415 mi
- 21/03/202437,415 mi
- 01/07/202538,671 mi+1,256 mi
- 13/06/202642,830 mi+4,159 mi
- 13/06/202642,830 mi
Average of roughly 2,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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