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G7 SMV

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,787 mi
Last recorded58,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 58,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,415 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,926 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 37,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 17,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 17,794 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,598 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,660 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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G7 SMV 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 G7 SMV, 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 G7 SMV registered?

G7 SMV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is G7 SMV safe to buy?

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