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R8 XWC

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,932 mi
Last recorded90,932 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,766 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,713 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,317 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,510 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 59,510 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear hand brake pads slight lower

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,866 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has damage on side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 7,414 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 XWC 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

R8 XWC is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is R8 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XWC shows 18 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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