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Y55 BUH

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 BUH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 97,178 miles

Offside Front road wheel has been welded.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front road wheel has been welded.

Fail 21 Jan 2025 97,135 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position fog lamp on all the time not switching (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,161 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,048 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 10 Oct 2018 78,048 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,028 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 66,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 56,301 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 44,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 44,173 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 41,898 miles

All brake discs corroded surfaces

Coolant leak

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)

n/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled

Fail 8 Mar 2012 34,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,288 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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Y55 BUH is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y55 BUH, 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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Y55 BUH is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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