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R88 SGH

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,795 mi
Last recorded56,795 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 SGH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 54,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,973 miles

Clutch pipe corroded.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 53,349 miles

Hydraulic lines corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2020 51,301 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,256 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,292 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check roughness of wheel bearings due to design of transmission.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,754 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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R88 SGH is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R88 SGH, 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 R88 SGH registered?

R88 SGH is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is R88 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 SGH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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