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G3 BXB

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 BXB
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 63,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 60,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,901 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,247 miles

tyre pressures low require checking

Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,247 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

tyre pressures low require checking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 42,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 36,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre treads cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,553 miles

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 6 Aug 2013 30,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clamp for coolant hose chafing on oil pipe (nearside rear)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,988 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 23,870 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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G3 BXB is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G3 BXB, 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 G3 BXB registered?

G3 BXB is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is G3 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 BXB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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