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G8 XYX

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,020 mi
Last recorded35,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 XYX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 35,020 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,428 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 33,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,093 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,367 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Dec 2021 27,367 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 25,154 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,652 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,033 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 12,819 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,599 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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G8 XYX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G8 XYX, 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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G8 XYX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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