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R13 MPX

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,880 mi
Last recorded96,880 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 MPX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,880 miles

Front brake discs condition and appearance poor on face

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,558 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 94,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,214 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,856 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake pads. (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,351 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 20,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 16,862 miles

nearside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,468 miles

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,275 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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R13 MPX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black 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 R13 MPX, 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 R13 MPX registered?

R13 MPX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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