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AH08 JAY

2011 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,121 mi
Last recorded67,121 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi R827,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH08 JAY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 67,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 61,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 61,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,866 miles

handbrake performance slightly low and travel slightly long

slight movement in offside rear suspension

slight noise from nearside rear suspension hub

Pass 4 May 2021 49,094 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall small cut

nearside rear suspension lower ball joint slight movement

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 5 May 2020 46,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 43,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,308 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 40,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 33,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak nearside rear pipe union

Fail 11 May 2016 33,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak nearside rear pipe union

Pass 7 May 2015 21,817 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 18,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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AH08 JAY is a 2011 Audi R8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 27,706 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 AH08 JAY, 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 15 years old, this Audi R8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AH08 JAY is a 2011 Audi R8, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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