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RU55 ELO

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,411 mi
Last recorded60,411 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 ELO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 60,411 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 60,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 59,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,429 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,477 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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RU55 ELO is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RU55 ELO, 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 RU55 ELO registered?

RU55 ELO is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RU55 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 ELO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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