MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component leaking Steering rack (nearside gaiter) (2.1.5 (a))
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))
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.
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
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front and offside rear tyres have deep cuts in sidewalls
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Both rear tyres perrished
How Reliable is the Audi R8?
Based on 51,688 MOT tests across 5,185 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BOW 5N registered?
BOW 5N is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 3 July 2008.
Is BOW 5N safe to buy?
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