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R8 XXG

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,165 mi
Last recorded53,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,165 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 53,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2025 52,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears and perished/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 50,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 50,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,886 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,901 miles

under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2018 44,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 37,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,029 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,626 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,226 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner face of rear discs in very poor condition advise new discs/pads and check calipers

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 XXG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

R8 XXG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is R8 XXG safe to buy?

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