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R800 COG

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,862 mi
Last recorded50,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 COG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 50,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,261 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at brake caliper both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,051 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 49,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,128 miles

Rear both side tyres cracked with in the tread

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,179 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,431 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 33,431 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,110 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,811 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R800 COG is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R800 COG, 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 R800 COG registered?

R800 COG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is R800 COG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 COG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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