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R8 DYW

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 67,419 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Caliper Lever sticking

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,780 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 60,769 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,313 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,726 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of Flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of Flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Feb 2018 51,733 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,269 miles

under car trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,102 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight side wall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,212 miles

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)

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 DYW 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 88.9%.

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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

R8 DYW is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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