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R8 LGK

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,694 mi
Last recorded42,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 42,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,609 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 37,788 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,002 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 33,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 30,164 miles

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes on callipers

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,822 miles

Advise Both rear tyres are worn heavily on the outside edges and are just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Small brake pipes on callipers

Nearside Front Advise cut to sidewall of tyre but is not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 23,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 17,449 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing between the tread

Fail 21 Oct 2011 16,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perishing between the tread

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 LGK 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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

R8 LGK is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is R8 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 LGK 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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