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R88 YJR

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,690 miles

Underbody covers fitted restricting view of some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets partially blocked.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,235 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Fail 27 Feb 2012 30,227 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,241 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 22,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YJR is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

R88 YJR is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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