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FAB 8Y

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

9,402 mi
Last recorded9,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 8Y
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 9,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 9,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 9,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 9,197 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 9,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,878 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2021 8,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2020 8,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 8,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 8,792 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to full body undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 8,709 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,324 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 7,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

unable to carry out full inspection due to full body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2011 6,887 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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FAB 8Y is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FAB 8Y, 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 FAB 8Y registered?

FAB 8Y is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FAB 8Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAB 8Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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