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R23 MUR

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MUR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,364 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 69,828 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 69,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 69,225 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 69,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear brake discs are rusty on the inner faces

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,069 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,067 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,374 miles

offside front shock absorber appears to be leaking from around it's lower fixing

Fail 15 Jul 2017 57,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,652 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,503 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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R23 MUR is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R23 MUR, 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 R23 MUR registered?

R23 MUR is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is R23 MUR safe to buy?

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