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V9 LVS

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,137 mi
Last recorded54,137 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 LVS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 54,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 53,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,307 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 51,584 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,616 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,865 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 48,574 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 47,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 44,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,294 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Nov 2015 44,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) insecure handbrake pad linging (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

bonnet pull handle broken

engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,076 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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V9 LVS 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 V9 LVS, 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 V9 LVS registered?

V9 LVS is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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