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SC57 GZU

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,507 mi
Last recorded27,507 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 GZU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 27,507 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure Insecure to nearside. (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 26,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 25,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 22,839 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 22,300 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 22,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front small pipes at callipers (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 20,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2014 19,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 16,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,432 miles

Both number plates shorter in length compared to standard number plates

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SC57 GZU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC57 GZU, 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 SC57 GZU registered?

SC57 GZU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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