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JIG 4491

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,545 mi
Last recorded23,545 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 4491
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 23,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,324 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 23,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 21,038 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 21,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,449 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,449 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 17,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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JIG 4491 is a 2008 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JIG 4491, 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 JIG 4491 registered?

JIG 4491 is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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