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YA57 TKZ

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,717 mi
Last recorded60,717 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 TKZ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 60,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,757 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 34,018 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 34,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 18,853 miles

Engine bay covers fitted and full length underbody trays fitted.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 18,853 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine bay covers fitted and full length underbody trays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,944 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 13,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 5,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 4,332 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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YA57 TKZ is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YA57 TKZ, 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 YA57 TKZ registered?

YA57 TKZ is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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