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OW08 BVJ

2008 Audi R8

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BVJ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 46,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 45,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 45,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 43,702 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,669 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,788 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 35,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not seriously weakened (flexi to calliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not seriously weakened (flexi to calliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 35,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not seriously weakened (flexi to calliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not seriously weakened (flexi to calliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 34,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,602 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 15,444 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,741 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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OW08 BVJ is a 2008 Audi R8 in Green with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW08 BVJ, 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 OW08 BVJ registered?

OW08 BVJ is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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