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FM57 PUH

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,431 mi
Last recorded6,431 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 PUH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 6,431 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 6,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 6,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 6,046 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 6,044 miles

Central Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking IN REAR OF ENGINE .TOWARD FRONT LEAKED ALL FUILD OUT OF TANK RESERVE. (2.1.5 (a))

TPS ON AT START OF TEST .

Pass 4 Jan 2018 5,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 5,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 5,019 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 4,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 4,340 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 4,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 4,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 4,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 3,414 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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FM57 PUH is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM57 PUH, 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 FM57 PUH registered?

FM57 PUH is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is FM57 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 PUH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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