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R8 KGU

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,864 mi
Last recorded83,864 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KGU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 74,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

os wiper poor

Pass 6 Jan 2020 71,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 68,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,175 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively inner brake disc poor (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,526 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,250 miles

The whole exhaust system cannot be inspected due to undertray coverings

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 KGU is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver 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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

R8 KGU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is R8 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 KGU 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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