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R8 YJE

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,816 mi
Last recorded75,816 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 75,645 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,164 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 71,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,155 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,061 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,377 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 36,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,165 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 34,165 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2012 27,113 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,747 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 23,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YJE 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 71.4%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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