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2010 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,758 mi
Last recorded51,758 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi R828,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 CFW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 51,758 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both , replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 49,390 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,365 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe/s at n/s/r (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 47,365 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive suspect power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe/s at n/s/r (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,112 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,557 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres badly perished

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,380 miles

all tyres badly perished on outer edge

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,497 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroding

rear tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 34,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 9,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 9,694 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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53 CFW is a 2010 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 28,555 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 53 CFW, 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 16 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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53 CFW is a 2010 Audi R8, first registered on 16 September 2010.

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