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543 JG

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,330 mi
Last recorded56,330 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 JG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 56,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,880 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 55,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 53,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 52,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

park brake requires attention or adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2019 50,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 50,370 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe to calliper slight corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Front brake pipe to calliper slight corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,332 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,260 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 45,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,298 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,949 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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543 JG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 543 JG, 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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543 JG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 543 JG safe to buy?

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