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R8 FNU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,041 mi
Last recorded54,041 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 44,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,345 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 37,345 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2020 36,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 33,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,227 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,415 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,004 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,247 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 15,537 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,420 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 FNU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

R8 FNU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is R8 FNU safe to buy?

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