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AB04 CPB

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,186 mi
Last recorded41,186 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 CPB
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 41,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 40,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 40,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,603 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 38,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,866 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 36,724 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 36,724 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,602 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,972 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash, however, brake pad thickness ok

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,827 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 22,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,917 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 5,558 miles

BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PEARSHED AND SPLIT

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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AB04 CPB is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 31,969 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 AB04 CPB, 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 17 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB04 CPB is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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