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Y6 MMY

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,358 mi
Last recorded18,358 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 MMY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 18,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 17,789 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 17,787 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect font (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect font (0.1 (d))

Fail 20 May 2025 17,773 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 16,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 15,642 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 15,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 13,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 11,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,498 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 10,496 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 8,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 8,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 7,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 7,088 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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Y6 MMY 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 83.3%.

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 Y6 MMY, 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 Y6 MMY registered?

Y6 MMY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is Y6 MMY safe to buy?

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