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LYJ 603

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,094 mi
Last recorded33,094 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYJ 603
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 33,094 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,717 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,662 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,921 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,616 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 12,616 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,491 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm and bald on stepped tread 295/30/19Y

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,481 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on stepped tread and cracking on tread

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall 295/30/19Y

Fail 29 Mar 2011 6,304 miles

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

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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LYJ 603 is a 2008 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LYJ 603, 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 LYJ 603 registered?

LYJ 603 is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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