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R8 PKJ

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,538 mi
Last recorded61,538 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 PKJ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,538 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 61,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 59,440 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,127 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,125 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread 295/30/zr19 y Pirelli P Zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 52,719 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 235/35/19 y xl pirelli pzero (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 51,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,518 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,837 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,812 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 32,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 19,756 miles

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

cracks in both rear tyre's but not down to cords

Pass 23 May 2013 18,804 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,380 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,945 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 PKJ is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PKJ, 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 PKJ is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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