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79 RG

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,223 mi
Last recorded34,223 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 RG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 34,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 33,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 33,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,807 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 30,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,824 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,814 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 22,931 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,465 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,845 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 15,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,429 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,000 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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79 RG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 79 RG, 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 79 RG registered?

79 RG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is 79 RG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 RG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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