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BT08 XJV

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,315 mi
Last recorded28,315 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XJV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,605 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened driveshafts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both driveshafts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 26,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,252 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,486 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,312 miles

Rear tyres deteriorating.

front tyres getting low but deteriorated.

wipers juddering and leaving lines.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

loud rattle from exhaust area under light throttle

x4 tyres badly perished in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2015 19,870 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

loud rattle from exhaust area under light throttle

x4 tyres badly perished in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,113 miles

All tyres showing signs of deterioration, i.e. cracking in tread and shoulder areas.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 16,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

x4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,870 miles

x4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2012 15,286 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 14,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,346 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished in tread

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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BT08 XJV is a 2008 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT08 XJV, 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 BT08 XJV registered?

BT08 XJV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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