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R8 MVC

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 65,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small Cuts Around Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Front Upper Ball Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 57,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads o/s very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,730 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 26,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 26,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,554 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,571 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 3,430 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 MVC is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

R8 MVC is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is R8 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 MVC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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