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R8 HMU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,600 mi
Last recorded79,600 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,081 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,044 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 52,044 miles

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

Side repeater not working both in wing mirrors (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm surface cracking ,tread scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,159 miles

undertrays and engine cover restrict view of components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers strating to smear & washer jets need re-cleaning out

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,922 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 HMU 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 92.3%.

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 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 HMU, 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 HMU registered?

R8 HMU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is R8 HMU safe to buy?

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