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R8 BTU

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,188 mi
Last recorded56,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 56,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,178 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 51,663 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,508 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,500 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,828 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,234 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)

undertrays fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,009 miles

Front wipers poor

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,419 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 34,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,487 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 28,486 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 25,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,238 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 BTU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R8 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

R8 BTU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is R8 BTU safe to buy?

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