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G4 GDP

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GDP
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 63,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 61,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 57,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 55,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 50,765 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,828 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,554 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,969 miles

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

brake discs surface corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 43,969 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake discs surface corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,774 miles

Tyres getting low on treads

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,447 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G4 GDP 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 78.6%.

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 G4 GDP, 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 G4 GDP registered?

G4 GDP is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is G4 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 GDP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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