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R8 YVS

2008 Audi R8

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 39,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 27,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 27,145 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE PADS INCOMPLEATE

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 23,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer park brake pad material partially missing.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 20,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 19,279 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 18,744 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 18,677 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 16,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,660 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 15,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre Lightly cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre very badly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre very badly cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,705 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished/cracked

Both rear tyres badly perished/cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 11,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 11,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 10,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking/cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2013 10,485 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking/cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,965 miles

Nearside paking brake low effort

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake has only just met min efficency

Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,628 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 YVS is a 2008 Audi R8 in Green with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

R8 YVS is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is R8 YVS safe to buy?

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