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R8 XDE

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,041 mi
Last recorded37,041 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 37,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 34,985 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 34,969 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 34,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Dec 2022 31,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,423 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 31,421 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 30,226 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,452 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty (inner face)

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 2,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disc rusty (inner face)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,127 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,168 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 XDE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

R8 XDE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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