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RB53 HOL

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,675 mi
Last recorded60,675 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB53 HOL
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,240 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 52,011 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake below minimum reading.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has slight misting of oil, not effecting the dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,261 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,252 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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RB53 HOL is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RB53 HOL, 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 RB53 HOL registered?

RB53 HOL is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is RB53 HOL safe to buy?

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