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R8 XEV

2017 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,921 mi
Last recorded21,921 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Audi R818,477 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XEV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 21,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 20,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 18,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 16,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 14,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,177 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 13,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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 XEV is a 2017 Audi R8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 18,477 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 XEV, 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 9 years old, this Audi R8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 XEV registered?

R8 XEV is a 2017 Audi R8, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is R8 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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