So having established my RRS is a TDV8 08 model, without sils, do i have a case for going back to LR. Why would some 08 models have them and not others.
Oh and by the way bought some of TASMODS yesterday, they look good b ut thats not the point, i feel as if i have been ripped off.

If they are part of the standard specification and they are missing, then yes you are entittled to have them fitted FOC as you have technically paid for them already. Gone - 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

So are they the same as the two part Side sill tread plates EBN500040 @ £232 in the accessory brochure Or are they something else  TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
Audi Q5 3.0 Tdi Sline wef 6/11/10

unless you can find the official vehicle standard options list for an 08MY RRS then I doubt you will have much sway - however you could always ask the dealer what the official 08MY spec is and then check it against your car of course