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RV08 AMO

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,172 mi
Last recorded19,172 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 AMO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 19,172 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 19,172 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre is on 1.6mm and has signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 17,133 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 17,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 16,017 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres surface cracks inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 13,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 9,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 9,922 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 9,818 miles

offside and nearside Rear brake discs has surface corrosion/rust.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 9,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 8,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,104 miles

All four tyres have signs of perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 7,721 miles

All tyre treads starting to crack. Rear brake disc surfaces corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 6,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

judder when turning steering on lock

Pass 24 Feb 2012 5,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 4,921 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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RV08 AMO is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV08 AMO, 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 RV08 AMO registered?

RV08 AMO is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RV08 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 AMO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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