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R8 VGP

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,986 mi
Last recorded34,986 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 34,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 34,165 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 34,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 32,708 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 28,945 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,531 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,069 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

Tyre Pressure warning illuminates on dash.(NSF tyre pressure slightly low)

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 VGP 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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

R8 VGP is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is R8 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VGP 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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