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L123 UNE

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,503 mi
Last recorded37,503 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 UNE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 37,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 36,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 35,175 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 31,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISC SLIGHTY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,067 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,713 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,740 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 26,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,096 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,183 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 14,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,879 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,978 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 10,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,282 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 8,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,275 miles

Windscreen wipers smearing screen

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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L123 UNE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L123 UNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L123 UNE registered?

L123 UNE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is L123 UNE safe to buy?

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