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BU08 XAV

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,967 mi
Last recorded34,967 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 34,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 2 May 2018 33,331 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,760 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,758 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres perished/cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp washer only just hitting headlamp (nozzle missing)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 30,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to perish and slightly crack

Fail 3 May 2016 30,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to perish and slightly crack

Fail 27 Apr 2015 26,745 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,316 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 23,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,100 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 16,078 miles

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,986 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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BU08 XAV is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU08 XAV, 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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BU08 XAV is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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