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R8 WRG

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,155 mi
Last recorded41,155 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 41,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,447 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 39,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,351 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 38,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2017 37,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,742 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 34,742 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,440 miles

Covers fitted to underside vehicle.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 28,433 miles

front tyres cracking/tread getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 24,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 24,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 19,682 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 19,637 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 17,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 12,739 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 WRG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 WRG registered?

R8 WRG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is R8 WRG safe to buy?

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