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OV08 FRO

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FRO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,166 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 90,845 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,733 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,687 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 83,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,377 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,219 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,218 miles

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

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 24 Jan 2018 65,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,374 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirement

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,374 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,448 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,354 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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OV08 FRO is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV08 FRO, 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 OV08 FRO registered?

OV08 FRO is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is OV08 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 FRO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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