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RE58 GYX

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,455 mi
Last recorded26,455 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 GYX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 26,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 25,899 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 24,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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 on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2019 22,387 miles

All four tyres, tread cracking but not excessive

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2018 21,331 miles

Front Slight corrosion on brake disc surfaces

Rear Slight corrosion on brake disc surfaces

Tyres have slight cracking between treads

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,568 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 19,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 18,496 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,832 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 16,792 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,375 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)

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking inbetween tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 9,426 miles

both rear tyres low on outer edges

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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RE58 GYX is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RE58 GYX, 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 RE58 GYX registered?

RE58 GYX is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is RE58 GYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 GYX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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