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W5 YNW

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,614 mi
Last recorded25,614 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 YNW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 25,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 18,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 17,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,963 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 16,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 15,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 14,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,270 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 12,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight aims are on the highest limit

unable to open bonnet (no items to test under bonnet)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 11,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 10,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,284 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 8,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W5 YNW is a 2008 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W5 YNW, 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 W5 YNW registered?

W5 YNW is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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