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R30 TPS

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 TPS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 83,612 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 82,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,784 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,384 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 67,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to calliper metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone mounting inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to calliper metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone mounting inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle-unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,172 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly damaged on inner sidewalls.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished/cracked.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,816 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2014 50,551 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,491 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre deformed on inner edge.

service lamp on.

stone chips in windsceen.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre deformed on inner edge.

service lamp on.

stone chips in windsceen.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 22,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,157 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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R30 TPS is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black 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 R30 TPS, 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 R30 TPS registered?

R30 TPS is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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