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R888 COY

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,867 mi
Last recorded80,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 COY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,566 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs have slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Pass 31 May 2022 73,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 70,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 69,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 66,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,910 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 54,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 49,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2013 39,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,700 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 38,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,395 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 COY is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R888 COY, 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 COY registered?

R888 COY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is R888 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 COY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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