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SS55 JAF

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 JAF
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 86,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 81,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 71,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 60,982 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,824 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 49,776 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear inner discs badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front brake pipe on calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and cracked on tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and cracked on tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch (2.1.5 (g) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,557 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,366 miles

both rear tyres cracked, yet no cords or plys showing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,562 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2017 37,562 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 33,808 miles

Under side covers fitted proventing full inspection of under side

slight cracking on both rear tyre treads

Fail 6 May 2016 33,705 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,568 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 25,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 8,582 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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SS55 JAF is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SS55 JAF, 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 SS55 JAF registered?

SS55 JAF is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SS55 JAF safe to buy?

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