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R8 GXC

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

69,021 mi
Last recorded69,021 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GXC
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,584 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 64,517 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing too wide (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing too wide (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inside edge of tyre rubbing on suspension (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inside edge of tyre rubbing on suspension (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,192 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,632 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 GXC is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GXC, 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 GXC registered?

R8 GXC is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is R8 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GXC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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