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R8 DLU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,089 mi
Last recorded78,089 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 78,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 295/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 295/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 74,237 miles

nearside front and offside rear brake pad wear sensors are disconnected

Fail 24 May 2023 74,236 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front and offside rear brake pad wear sensors are disconnected

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,252 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 67,250 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,640 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 56,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 46,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,087 miles

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

plastic under covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 29,066 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 18,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 17,014 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 DLU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DLU, 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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R8 DLU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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