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R8 XGD

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,796 mi
Last recorded40,796 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 40,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 40,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 40,464 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,636 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 39,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,778 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,778 miles

Registration plate incorrect both plates (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 26,667 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 25,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,444 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,437 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 20,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hand brake pads (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,351 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,146 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 17,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 13,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,962 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 XGD is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

R8 XGD is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is R8 XGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XGD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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