2008 Audi R8 · 2,341 MOT tests
2008 Audi R8 reliability
2008 Audi R8s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 R8 years (2,341 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- 12.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 51,428
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,341
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Audi R8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Brakes3.2%
- Suspension2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Tyres1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 3.08%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.79%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.73%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.68%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.6%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (6.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.16%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.92%)
Is a 2008 Audi R8 reliable?
2008 Audi R8s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 R8 years (2,341 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Audi R8 MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (3.08% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.79% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Audi R8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Audi R8 shows 51,428 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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