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VE58 XXC

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,161 mi
Last recorded114,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 XXC
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,873 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 112,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,293 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 106,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,891 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,891 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 103,272 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

REAR FOG LAMP WRKING INTERMITADLY

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,579 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,829 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,943 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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VE58 XXC is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE58 XXC, 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 VE58 XXC registered?

VE58 XXC is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is VE58 XXC safe to buy?

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