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RE58 ZXZ

2008 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 ZXZ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 100,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 97,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 94,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin secondary calipers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,529 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 83,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,954 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,970 miles

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

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

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 ZXZ is a 2008 Audi R8 in Red 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 RE58 ZXZ, 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 RE58 ZXZ registered?

RE58 ZXZ is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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