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PF08 VEA

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,232 mi
Last recorded57,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 VEA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 57,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,826 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 55,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,672 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,152 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 51,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 48,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 46,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 46,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 43,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 43,384 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,360 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,798 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 28,188 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,182 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2012 10,807 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,567 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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PF08 VEA is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PF08 VEA, 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 PF08 VEA registered?

PF08 VEA is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is PF08 VEA safe to buy?

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