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S44 HBO

2017 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,353 mi
Last recorded53,353 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi R818,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 HBO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,353 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,958 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 42,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 35,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,584 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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S44 HBO is a 2017 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 18,477 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 S44 HBO, 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 9 years old, this Audi R8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S44 HBO registered?

S44 HBO is a 2017 Audi R8, first registered on 7 September 2017.

Is S44 HBO safe to buy?

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