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MT08 OES

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,932 mi
Last recorded40,932 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OES
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 40,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 40,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 40,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 40,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,300 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,723 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,047 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak to the nsr

Undertrays fitted

o.s.r shocker slight leak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad warning on dash (pads ok)

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak to the nsr

Undertrays fitted

o.s.r shocker slight leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,582 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fited

nsr shocker slight leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fited

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,853 miles

Rear discs corroded inside edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 20,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,586 miles

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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MT08 OES is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT08 OES, 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 MT08 OES registered?

MT08 OES is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is MT08 OES safe to buy?

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