2012 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R8 HYO
2012 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 30,211 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 HYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 30,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R8 HYO 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 (R8 HYO) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R8 HYO Mileage History
- 25/02/202321,334 mi
- 05/03/202423,546 mi+2,212 mi
- 01/03/202526,860 mi+3,314 mi
- 01/03/202526,860 mi
- 03/03/202630,211 mi+3,351 mi
Average of roughly 2,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 4.2 FSI V8 Direct-Injection Intake Valve Carbon BuildupModerate
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