2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R8 XGD
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 40,796 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 XGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 40,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 XGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi R8 (R8 XGD) between March 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
R8 XGD Mileage History
- 27/03/202439,636 mi
- 24/04/202439,636 mi
- 18/03/202540,464 mi+828 mi
- 18/03/202540,464 mi
- 12/11/202540,796 mi+332 mi
Average of roughly 712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Frame / Chassis Leg CrackingSerious
The front aluminium frame rails can crack near the suspension mounting points, especially if the car has hit a large pothole or been tracked hard.
- Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber LeaksSerious
The adaptive MagneRide dampers frequently leak fluid and lose their damping ability. They usually need replacing in pairs at huge cost.
- 4.2 FSI V8 Direct-Injection Intake Valve Carbon BuildupModerate
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