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R8 BWV

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,095 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces of all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,694 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,055 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2015 79,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,646 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 72,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,548 miles

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

OSR reverse light inop

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 61,496 miles

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

OSR reverse light inop

Engine light on dash

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 51,643 miles

right reverse lamp does not work

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,830 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,007 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 BWV is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

R8 BWV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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