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R8 TBV

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 106,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 100,416 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,563 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 78,986 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 78,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,632 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake, brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and slightly cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner handbrake pads worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and slightly cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner handbrake pads worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 63,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and has slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake discs has corrosion on inner face

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 12 Jun 2015 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm and has slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake discs has corrosion on inner face

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and has slight outer sidewall damage

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 19 May 2014 50,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 50,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 21 May 2013 44,148 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on outer side walls on both front tyres

Pass 28 May 2012 37,820 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 29,774 miles

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

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 TBV is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

R8 TBV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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