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R8 UCU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,466 mi
Last recorded77,466 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear disc faces scored, grooved, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front ARB corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber lower bushes perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,809 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,730 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,718 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 36,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,233 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 30,203 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 19,317 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,740 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 10,740 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 8,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking inbetween treads

unable to visually check brake master cylinder and servo due to covers.

unable to visually check under most of floorpan and engine bay due to covers.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 7,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s front and rear tyre walls slightly damaged.

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking inbetween treads

unable to visually check brake master cylinder and servo due to covers.

unable to visually check under most of floorpan and engine bay due to covers.

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 UCU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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