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R88 AHS

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 AHS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,858 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))

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,565 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2021 69,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,717 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides on rear track control arm ball joint very min slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 64,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides on rear track control arm ball joint very min slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,344 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,691 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on edges [295/30/19y]

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,092 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 44,092 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,466 miles

all four tyre getting close to legal limit

oil leak

slight seepage of fluid from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 29,896 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,713 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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R88 AHS is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R88 AHS, 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 R88 AHS registered?

R88 AHS is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is R88 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 AHS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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