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M155 FVH

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,658 mi
Last recorded42,658 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 FVH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 42,658 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 42,622 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 41,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 31,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,863 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 28,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,422 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,634 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 13,634 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 5,854 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,442 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M155 FVH is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M155 FVH, 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 M155 FVH registered?

M155 FVH is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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