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R8 KBU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 123,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 119,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 106,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporay cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 35,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,376 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,781 miles

damage to o/s/r outter tyre wall

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 KBU 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 88.2%.

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 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 KBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 KBU registered?

R8 KBU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is R8 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 KBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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