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R888 ABA

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,179 mi
Last recorded52,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 ABA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 52,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 50,279 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 50,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,422 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 48,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,487 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 47,487 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,484 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,197 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,555 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 20,300 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 18,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,127 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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R888 ABA is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R888 ABA, 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 R888 ABA registered?

R888 ABA is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is R888 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 ABA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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