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R8 LVU

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,726 mi
Last recorded40,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,322 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 39,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,816 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 38,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,271 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 37,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 36,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 33,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,092 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 31,092 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2017 27,818 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,306 miles

all brake disc vent holes blocked

all tyres have signs of age related cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Offside Front Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Offside Rear Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 23,778 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Offside Front Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Offside Rear Brake Disc Ventilation Holes Blocked

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,550 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 16,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,501 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 LVU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

R8 LVU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is R8 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 LVU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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