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R8 AAU

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,482 mi
Last recorded20,482 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AAU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 20,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 295/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 17,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 12,958 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 11,862 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 10,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,954 miles

Rear tyres 2mm.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,776 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 6,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 6,190 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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R8 AAU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 AAU, 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 R8 AAU registered?

R8 AAU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is R8 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 AAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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