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BOW 5N

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOW 5N
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 96,185 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,563 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 91,562 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (nearside gaiter) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 91,384 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,083 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very small lump on outer sidewall possibly caused by failure of the tyre structure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r wheel possibly cracked on inner rim. Unable to tell if just the paint is cracked as no separation has occurred.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 76,409 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres zero mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 65>70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,326 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,985 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 40,980 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside rear tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,758 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 32,752 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 11,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,494 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,524 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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BOW 5N is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BOW 5N, 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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BOW 5N is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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