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R8 OGV

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,325 mi
Last recorded51,325 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 51,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 50,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,689 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 39,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 38,557 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 38,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hand brake (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,541 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces starting to show corrosion/grooving. (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,541 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb (1.3.2b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces starting to show corrosion/grooving. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 17,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,378 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 11,314 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 6,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,987 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 OGV 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 83.3%.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

R8 OGV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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