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SY08 EUJ

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,019 mi
Last recorded17,019 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 17,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 16,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 16,789 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 14,560 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,925 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 13 Oct 2015 11,925 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 8,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 2,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,876 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 EUJ is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SY08 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

SY08 EUJ is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SY08 EUJ safe to buy?

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