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R8 ERX

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,677 mi
Last recorded50,677 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ERX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 39,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,898 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,398 miles

Front Coolant leak Underside of vehicle ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 29,634 miles

All brake Discs Worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,844 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 24,219 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 24,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,424 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre has cracks

n/s/r tyre has cracks

o/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/r tyre has cracks

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,924 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 ERX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

R8 ERX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is R8 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 ERX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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