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R8 KCG

2008 Audi R8

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KCG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 63,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 63,625 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi - caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,540 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 59,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 56,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 31,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,775 miles

Both - Rear tyres getting low

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 KCG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Green with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

R8 KCG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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