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FV08 EKZ

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EKZ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 41,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,541 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 39,022 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 37,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 37,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 36,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35r19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 295/30r19 100Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,891 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,868 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 33,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,543 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,864 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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FV08 EKZ is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV08 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 EKZ registered?

FV08 EKZ is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 EKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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