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R8 TXL

2008 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,006 mi
Last recorded73,006 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 73,006 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 73,006 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 57,822 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,608 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 57,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2022 57,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 56,207 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 19 May 2020 55,228 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2018 54,420 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,408 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,656 miles

under side covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,185 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,335 miles

Plastic sill and under covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,254 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE PIPES AND COVERS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,383 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 TXL is a 2008 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

R8 TXL is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is R8 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 TXL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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