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R444 JMP

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,542 mi
Last recorded70,542 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 JMP
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 70,542 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 66,298 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 66,295 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2023 66,026 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (on caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front shock absorber leaking

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 15 May 2019 59,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 54,210 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 54,207 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,104 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 50,106 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 21,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,132 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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R444 JMP is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R444 JMP, 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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R444 JMP is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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