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R888 LKE

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,209 mi
Last recorded66,209 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 66,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 65,740 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 62,100 miles

Emissions unable to be completed suspect exhaust fault? valves open permanent (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect exhaust valves stuck open? lambda failing? (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 60,024 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE!!!! 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 48,091 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 43,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 37,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,409 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,059 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 30,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,321 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 LKE 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 78.9%.

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 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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

R888 LKE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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