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C18 JKB

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,073 mi
Last recorded32,073 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 JKB
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 32,073 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 30,086 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 7 Feb 2025 30,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Feb 2024 28,447 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 25,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,473 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 25,110 miles

under cover tray/fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,260 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 22,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 20,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 15,308 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 14,778 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 14,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,527 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 10,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,748 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,677 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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C18 JKB 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 C18 JKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 JKB registered?

C18 JKB is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is C18 JKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 JKB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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