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R8 KGG

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,504 mi
Last recorded46,504 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 46,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 45,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 45,785 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,828 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 43,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,681 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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front and rear both. (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,856 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,813 miles

Nearside Front steering rack mount prescribed area has been repaired

Nearside Front upper suspension wishbone prescribed area has been repaired

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front steering rack mount prescribed area has been repaired

Nearside Front upper suspension wishbone prescribed area has been repaired

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 32,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,559 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,786 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 14,786 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 KGG 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 66.7%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

R8 KGG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is R8 KGG safe to buy?

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