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WJ08 RZS

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RZS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 81,443 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,026 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,026 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,708 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 71,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,552 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,820 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,631 miles

osr tyre has been repaired on sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,580 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 36,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges not enough to fail so have to pass and advise

slight damage to nearside front tyre not a fail so advise

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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WJ08 RZS is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ08 RZS, 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 WJ08 RZS registered?

WJ08 RZS is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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