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R8 SXU

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,733 mi
Last recorded71,733 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SXU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,094 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 68,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate missing front and rear (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake pads both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Bumper trim missing

Nearside Front headlamp wash n/w as intended

Offside Front Bumper trim missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Engine undertray loose

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted front to rear - difficult to fully inspect underside

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake caliper pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2353519 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 55,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,340 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Oil leak around the sump ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 49,340 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (3.5.1g)

Oil leak around the sump ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 41,061 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,996 miles

Covers fitted to underneath

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,019 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 27,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,789 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

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 SXU is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

R8 SXU is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is R8 SXU safe to buy?

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