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SY08 DZP

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,912 mi
Last recorded43,912 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DZP
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 43,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 41,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 40,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,402 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 40,402 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake performance is very poor.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces excessively corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake performance is very poor.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner faces excessively corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,104 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,419 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,029 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,695 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,925 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 25,925 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,318 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,285 miles

Electronic stability system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Pass 9 May 2012 10,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,008 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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SY08 DZP is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SY08 DZP, 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 SY08 DZP registered?

SY08 DZP is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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