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R8 WCG

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 WCG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 38,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 38,388 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 37,805 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces slightly corroded, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 2mm 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces slightly corroded, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 37,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,241 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,726 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 27,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread /perished strong advice.235/35R19

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread /perished strong advice.235/35R19

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Sep 2016 21,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,377 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,364 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 WCG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WCG, 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 WCG registered?

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

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