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2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,829 mi
Last recorded50,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 XX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 50,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 50,126 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 47,362 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,588 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,975 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 43,824 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,870 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,944 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 28,921 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,646 miles

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

all tyres have slight sidewall damage

unable to carry out full inspection due to full body undertray fitted at time of test

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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49 XX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 49 XX, 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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49 XX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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