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R8 WEW

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,852 mi
Last recorded63,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 63,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 61,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 52,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,363 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,020 miles

rear tyres have cracks on the outside of the tread

Fail 3 Oct 2016 44,018 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all four tyres have cracks on the outside of the tread

parking brake pad metal shim is coming off the brake pad backing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 43,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,434 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 WEW is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

R8 WEW is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is R8 WEW safe to buy?

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