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BF08 FYY

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FYY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 38,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 32,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,874 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,987 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 30,987 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,065 miles

small cuts on front tyre sidewalls not exposing ply or cord

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,189 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 19,173 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,442 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 16,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 14,646 miles

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

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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BF08 FYY is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF08 FYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 FYY registered?

BF08 FYY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is BF08 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 FYY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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