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R8 DOF

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,639 mi
Last recorded52,639 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DOF
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 52,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,519 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 50,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,258 miles

All brake disc inner faces corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 39,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 37,699 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 27,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (2mm, side wall damaged and cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/35/19 (2mm, side wall damaged and cracking in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,180 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2012 5,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 3,625 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 DOF is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DOF, 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 DOF registered?

R8 DOF is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is R8 DOF safe to buy?

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