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S16 FUR

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 FUR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 63,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,787 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. Glued together so can see if cords are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Outer cable broken and bunching (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Due to position light bulb not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning on dash due to nearside front wear sensor hanging loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. Glued together so can see if cords are damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,480 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,454 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT BRAKE VIBRATION FELT ON BRAKE EFFICIENCY ROAD TEST

UNDER FLOOR COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,214 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,838 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,928 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 34,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,655 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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S16 FUR is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S16 FUR, 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 S16 FUR registered?

S16 FUR is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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