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7 KDM

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 KDM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,983 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear rear rose bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,981 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed massive coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear rear rose bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 68,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 62,391 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on pipe that meets the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 corroded on pipe that meets the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp unit allowing moisture into the unit. this could cause the light to fail

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,238 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,235 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,944 miles

rear discs corroded on inside braking surface

rear shock absorbers leaking

slight play in n/s/r bottom ball joint

under trays engine covers and sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,202 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,077 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 42,689 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,741 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,004 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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7 KDM 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 73.7%.

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 7 KDM, 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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7 KDM is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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