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R8 GFX

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,760 mi
Last recorded40,760 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 40,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 40,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ARB drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,003 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front "D" Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front Caliper Brake pipes corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,912 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,464 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,639 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 37,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

O/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 35,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 19,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,660 miles

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

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

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 GFX 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 R8 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

R8 GFX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is R8 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GFX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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