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GP57 VMM

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VMM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 78,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 78,361 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 76,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,187 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 75,187 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake pads cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,326 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,067 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer siewall

Fail 7 Jan 2014 48,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer siewall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,290 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 36,290 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,912 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 24,912 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,316 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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GP57 VMM 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 70.6%.

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 GP57 VMM, 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 GP57 VMM registered?

GP57 VMM is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is GP57 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 VMM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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