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R8 HNW

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,996 mi
Last recorded68,996 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 68,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 63,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,402 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 59,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS fault

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,076 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,789 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 48,789 miles

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

parking brake travel becoming long

Fail 25 Nov 2021 48,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

many covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 42,949 miles

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 15 May 2019 28,180 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 28,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 22,681 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,004 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 19,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake efficiency close to requirement

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,958 miles

all tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 9,118 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)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 4,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 1,237 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 HNW is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HNW, 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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R8 HNW is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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