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R8 XTF

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XTF
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 89,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 84,797 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 84,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,312 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 73,831 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring mot componants

Fail 22 Dec 2017 73,831 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring mot componants

Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,976 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 44,881 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 44,881 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,768 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 XTF is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

R8 XTF is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is R8 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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