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R8 XAD

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,775 mi
Last recorded47,775 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,323 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 38,161 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 38,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 32,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,800 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 31,799 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 28,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 13,770 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 13,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,716 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 XAD is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XAD, 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 XAD registered?

R8 XAD is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is R8 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XAD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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