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Y12 PAR

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,971 mi
Last recorded70,971 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 PAR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 70,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 70,065 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 67,274 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 59,153 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,265 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 46,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,929 miles

Brake pipes on front calipers slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,402 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 41,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 21,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,578 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,578 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,730 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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Y12 PAR is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y12 PAR, 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 Y12 PAR registered?

Y12 PAR is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for Y12 PAR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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