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R8 XNX

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 81,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 81,579 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of ALL discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,741 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 80,741 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,023 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,296 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,424 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,431 miles

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

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

handbrake travel is high

Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,073 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,833 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 56,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,273 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,211 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,228 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 33,228 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2012 21,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,270 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 13,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XNX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

R8 XNX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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