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R5 WLY

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,479 mi
Last recorded36,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WLY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2024 36,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,076 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 33,781 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,436 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,628 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,879 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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R5 WLY is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 WLY, 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 R5 WLY registered?

R5 WLY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is R5 WLY safe to buy?

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