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R8 HUA

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,025 mi
Last recorded84,025 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,892 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 18,420 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 12,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,944 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 10,958 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 HUA is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

R8 HUA is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is R8 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 HUA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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