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R88 PRP

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,220 mi
Last recorded63,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 63,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 62,879 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 58,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,927 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 55,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 52,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,357 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,768 miles

002 Front brakes only just met the front imbalance requirements. [3.7.A.2d]

Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 29,653 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,630 miles

The vehicles exhaust system is completely covered by undertrays. Unable to carry out full visual.

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 PRP is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R88 PRP, 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 PRP registered?

R88 PRP is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is R88 PRP safe to buy?

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