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GU08 EOA

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 EOA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 66,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fan belt cracking slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 64,527 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 54,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam stuck on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,347 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,634 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 26,257 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,066 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GU08 EOA is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 EOA, 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 GU08 EOA registered?

GU08 EOA is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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