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W444 XXY

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,550 mi
Last recorded35,550 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 XXY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 35,550 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 34,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,766 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 27,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PADS 60/70%WORN

Pass 15 May 2018 25,489 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 17 May 2017 23,267 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS 40/50%WORN

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

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

Rear TYRES WORN EDGES AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE 295/30/19y

Pass 24 May 2016 21,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,581 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 18,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 15,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 12,583 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)

Pass 11 May 2012 9,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,260 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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W444 XXY is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 W444 XXY, 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 W444 XXY registered?

W444 XXY is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is W444 XXY safe to buy?

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