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R8 FKU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,173 mi
Last recorded26,173 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 26,173 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER EDGE ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,893 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2023 25,846 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,029 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,916 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,076 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,081 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,782 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 9,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FKU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

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

Is R8 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FKU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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