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R8 SVY

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,250 mi
Last recorded57,250 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 57,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 56,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 55,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f wiper arm spring is catching the windscreen.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor lip to front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front blades worn but still clearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion inner face of rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 52,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs have a minor lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion to inner face of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,158 miles

front discs lipped

misting of oil round n/s/f shock absorber

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,505 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,606 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,278 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 SVY is a 2008 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

R8 SVY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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