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R8 DRV

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,361 mi
Last recorded28,361 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2024 28,361 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 28,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished and has screw in

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 21,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,319 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 15,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,169 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 DRV is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

R8 DRV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is R8 DRV safe to buy?

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