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R8 AWU

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,973 mi
Last recorded59,973 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AWU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,781 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 56,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 48,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,099 miles

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

cut in OSR outer tyre sidewall - rim protection area - difficult to fully assess as it appears to have been glued/re bonded

initial signs of perishing OS & NS front tyres - edge of tread

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 38,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,415 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack on the tread

rear under tray is damp ov oil

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,057 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leek

Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 20,169 miles

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

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

advise o/s rear tyre is badly worn on the outside tread under trays fitted to car o/s rear tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall

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 AWU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

R8 AWU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is R8 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 AWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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