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AK05 MRK

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,767 mi
Last recorded91,767 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MRK
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,627 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,658 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 66,563 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to jack up axels due to design of vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,804 miles

Offside 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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AK05 MRK is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AK05 MRK, 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 AK05 MRK registered?

AK05 MRK is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is AK05 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MRK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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