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Y17 TMM

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 TMM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 79,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 82,503 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 82,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 74,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,956 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside registration lamp dim

Fail 26 Sep 2023 66,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Small crack in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,664 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 46,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,193 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 41,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,291 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 25,137 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,935 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 27,523 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 21,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,989 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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Y17 TMM is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 Y17 TMM, 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 Y17 TMM registered?

Y17 TMM is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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