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81 VA

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 VA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,159 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,611 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,325 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,310 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,706 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,286 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,313 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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81 VA is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 81 VA, 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 81 VA registered?

81 VA is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is 81 VA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 VA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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