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DA55 RTH

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,207 mi
Last recorded40,207 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RTH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 40,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 40,068 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are starting to corrode and lower bushes are starting to deteriorate

Nearside front pad wear indicator close to disc

The metal pipes on both front flexi brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 38,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,956 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 30,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,583 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 23,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 22,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,802 miles

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

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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DA55 RTH 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA55 RTH, 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 DA55 RTH registered?

DA55 RTH is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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