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R8 AEE

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,220 mi
Last recorded38,220 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AEE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 38,220 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,891 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 25,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,745 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 22,745 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,981 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 AEE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R8 AEE, 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 AEE registered?

R8 AEE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is R8 AEE safe to buy?

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