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R88 MNR

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,975 mi
Last recorded65,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 65,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner and outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 65,345 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,973 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,967 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 61,967 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,805 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,548 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 58,424 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,424 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,872 miles

tyres perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 56,820 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating inner face on disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating inner face on disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating inner face on disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating inner face on disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,838 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,615 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,418 miles

NSR WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 4 May 2012 21,379 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

NSR WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 5 May 2011 16,578 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,627 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 MNR is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R88 MNR, 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 MNR registered?

R88 MNR is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is R88 MNR safe to buy?

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