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BT08 XJY

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,816 mi
Last recorded64,816 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XJY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 64,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 64,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 62,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,575 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 61,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,261 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 51,285 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 51,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front Caliper to Brake hose joiners (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 41,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 24,427 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,051 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 12,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,720 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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BT08 XJY is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

BT08 XJY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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