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R8 CBO

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CBO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 70,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,503 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 69,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 69,389 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 68,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,799 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 63,790 miles

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

Front Decelerometer test - Severe judder under braking, vehicle does not deviate from straight line

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to front caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,052 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 49,051 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on both inner sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 36,203 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 30,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,717 miles

covers under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,369 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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R8 CBO is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R8 CBO, 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 R8 CBO registered?

R8 CBO is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is R8 CBO safe to buy?

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