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SU55 EXD

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU55 EXD
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 46,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 45,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 45,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,547 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 45,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge!! 295/30 zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits!! 235/35 zr19 perille (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,936 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,894 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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SU55 EXD is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SU55 EXD, 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 SU55 EXD registered?

SU55 EXD is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SU55 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU55 EXD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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