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FX58 GWE

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,502 mi
Last recorded35,502 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 GWE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 35,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 34,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 33,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 32,389 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm/cracked and low on outer edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm/ nail in tread/ cracked and low on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,493 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,324 miles

screw in offside rear tyre (center of tread)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,352 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,409 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,709 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,480 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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FX58 GWE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FX58 GWE, 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 FX58 GWE registered?

FX58 GWE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FX58 GWE safe to buy?

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