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R8 GXE

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,462 mi
Last recorded44,462 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GXE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 44,462 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 44,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 44,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,402 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 43,358 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 34,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 34,400 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 30,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 26,654 miles

Nearside Front close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,387 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 19,076 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 17,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,778 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 GXE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXE, 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.

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What year was R8 GXE registered?

R8 GXE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is R8 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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