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R8 MXC

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,140 mi
Last recorded63,140 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MXC
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 63,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,275 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 60,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 59,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 59,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 57,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 55,732 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position or opened (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 48,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,759 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,052 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 MXC is a 2008 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

R8 MXC is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is R8 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 MXC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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