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R8 LXD

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,148 mi
Last recorded54,148 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,407 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexi hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded & lipped inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,333 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 40,330 miles

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

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 24,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,070 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,783 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 LXD 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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for R8 LXD 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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