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FA08 HKT

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HKT
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 29,685 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 28,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 26,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 25,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 22,842 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 20,370 miles

majority of underside masked by plastic/steel covers

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,265 miles

majority of underside masked by covers

Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,766 miles

underside is masked by covers and guards

Fail 8 Feb 2017 18,763 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

underside is masked by covers and guards

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,554 miles

underside almost completely obscured by plastic under trays and covers

Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 9,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 5,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 4,597 miles

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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FA08 HKT is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 34,438 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 FA08 HKT, 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 18 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA08 HKT registered?

FA08 HKT is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FA08 HKT safe to buy?

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