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R8 DBU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,044 mi
Last recorded34,044 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 34,044 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 34,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,318 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 17,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

heat shield around offside exhaust tailpipes insecure/damaged.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,107 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 15,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,737 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 DBU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

R8 DBU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is R8 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 DBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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