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12 BJS

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,364 mi
Last recorded11,364 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BJS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 11,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 11,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 11,161 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 11,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,114 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Jul 2019 10,825 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 10,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 10,415 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 10,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

suspension warning light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,289 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 10,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,418 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 8,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,538 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,611 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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12 BJS is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 12 BJS, 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 12 BJS registered?

12 BJS is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is 12 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BJS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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