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R8 OMV

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 OMV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,272 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,910 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side discs (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,387 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,520 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,232 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,303 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,849 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,805 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 OMV is a 2008 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

R8 OMV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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