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R8 AOU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,307 mi
Last recorded47,307 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,307 miles

under body covered

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,293 miles

under body covered

Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,227 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,888 miles

Difficult to get through emissions.

EML is on.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 30,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Difficult to get through emissions.

EML is on.

Nearside Front Washer jet would benefit from adjustment.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2014 17,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,855 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 AOU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 AOU registered?

R8 AOU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is R8 AOU safe to buy?

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