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R8 HWO

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HWO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,189 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded, flexi/brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from end of flexi going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from end of flexi going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 65,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,741 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,544 miles

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

Under tray's Fitted Obscuring Major Components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,526 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,049 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,998 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,214 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 HWO is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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