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R8 MXF

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,161 mi
Last recorded52,161 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 52,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/30/19 Y Very close and cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/30/19 Y cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 50,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,684 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 49,684 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,130 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 45,122 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,084 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres are slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,285 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,028 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 27,028 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,176 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 MXF is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

R8 MXF is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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