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FV08 NJK

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,954 mi
Last recorded40,954 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 NJK
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 40,954 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,626 miles

both front side windows tinted, however the view to the rear is still considered to be acceptable

brake wear warning indicator illuminated on dash display, however brake pad wear is not below 1.5mm

unable to carry out full inspection due to full length undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,284 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn at outer main tread footprint

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,265 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,837 miles

both front side windows tinted

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,512 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2016 39,512 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

trims and covers restricting view of components.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

trims and covers restricting view of components.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 12,197 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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FV08 NJK is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NJK, 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 NJK registered?

FV08 NJK is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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