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R8 OWT

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,555 mi
Last recorded48,555 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,555 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 48,553 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,844 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 47,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 46,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,636 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 37,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,690 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

screw in nearside front tyre[just in limit for repair.]

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,384 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever cover insecure

interior mirror slightly loose

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,152 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 OWT is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OWT, 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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R8 OWT is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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