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J18 MFE

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,264 mi
Last recorded50,264 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 MFE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 47,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 45,705 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake efficiency only just met the requirements.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 43,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,080 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 41,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,238 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 37,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,366 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 21 Nov 2011 18,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 18,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J18 MFE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J18 MFE, 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 J18 MFE registered?

J18 MFE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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