2008 Audi R8 MOT pass rate: 87.6% (1,562 tests)
Is the 2008 R8 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88.2% +22.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 87.7% +22.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 86.9% +21.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 R8
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 85 | 23.0% |
| 2 | Brakes | 84 | 22.7% |
| 3 | Suspension | 66 | 17.8% |
| 4 | Tyres | 43 | 11.6% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 38 | 10.3% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 24 | 6.5% |
All R8 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 (this page) | 1,562 | 87.6% | +22.5 pts | 50,536 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Audi R8 reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 87.6% of their MOT tests (1,562 tests, 2023–2025), +22.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 50,536 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 R8?
The median tested example shows 50,536 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.