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R8 VBB

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,187 mi
Last recorded52,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VBB
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 52,187 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer parking brake cable rubbing on lower suspension arm (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 49,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 44,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 43,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,966 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 38,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,161 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,764 miles

Brake warning light on dash- unable to see pads fully.

Front Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,650 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread outer low

Offside Rear tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 25,180 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,035 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres are badley perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,004 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 VBB is a 2008 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

R8 VBB is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is R8 VBB safe to buy?

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