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R8 JXB

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 51,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 51,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 51,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 51,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 49,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 49,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav screen in the drivers view

Pass 27 Jun 2020 47,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 46,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipe misting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Puncher

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

Pass 14 May 2018 43,250 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe connected to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe connected to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 39,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 28,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 19,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,717 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 JXB is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

R8 JXB is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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