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R8 TNM

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,325 mi
Last recorded61,325 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TNM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,325 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 60,463 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 59,780 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin for foot brake!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 59,773 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick for handbrake!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin for foot brake!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,664 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 57,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 56,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front, hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Pipe in NSR wheel arch, corroded and leaking oil

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 54,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 46,696 miles

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

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

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

all tyres badly perished

Fail 23 May 2015 46,696 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

all tyres badly perished

Fail 5 May 2015 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

background printed with text/symbols

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,413 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 TNM is a 2008 Audi R8 in White 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 TNM, 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 TNM registered?

R8 TNM is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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