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R8 XWA

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,850 mi
Last recorded53,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 53,850 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 50,058 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 49,479 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 46,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 44,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,462 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 40,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,387 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,651 miles

Advanced perishing of both front tyres

Damage to outer wall of n.s.r tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,395 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 18,803 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 18,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,207 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 14,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 6,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,835 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 XWA is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

R8 XWA is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is R8 XWA safe to buy?

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