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X2 THR

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,096 mi
Last recorded44,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 THR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 44,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded and undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear old and perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted poor visability

Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front n/s/f poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres poor condition.old tyres 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

various covers fitted poor visability

Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,298 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes.n/s poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted poor visability

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake performance 17%

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Handbrake inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,971 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 38,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,697 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 17,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 13,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,655 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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X2 THR 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 93.3%.

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 X2 THR, 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 X2 THR registered?

X2 THR is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is X2 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X2 THR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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