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R80 DWT

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 DWT
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 85,776 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 71,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2014 29,329 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 29,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,027 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,024 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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R80 DWT 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 R80 DWT, 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 R80 DWT registered?

R80 DWT is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is R80 DWT safe to buy?

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