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R8 VUE

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,565 mi
Last recorded58,565 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VUE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 58,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 57,675 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,311 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,631 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,027 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,698 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 24,792 miles

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

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 VUE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

R8 VUE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is R8 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VUE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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