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R8 AXU

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,848 mi
Last recorded56,848 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AXU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 55,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,746 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,513 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,022 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 54,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,281 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,537 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,572 miles

both front tyres wearing low

various underbody sheilds fitted limiting inspection

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 AXU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R8 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

R8 AXU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is R8 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 AXU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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