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R8 AXK

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,641 mi
Last recorded54,641 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AXK
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 54,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 50,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 47,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 43,042 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 40,587 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,912 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 38,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,386 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 27,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,984 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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R8 AXK is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R8 AXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 AXK registered?

R8 AXK is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is R8 AXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 AXK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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