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R8 KJX

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 56,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 54,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 49,100 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 49,100 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 46,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,123 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 44,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

All brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 39,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,700 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,677 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 9,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KJX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJX, 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 KJX registered?

R8 KJX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is R8 KJX safe to buy?

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