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AU05 SEE

2008 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,689 mi
Last recorded59,689 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SEE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 59,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 59,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 57,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 56,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,402 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,232 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 15,372 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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AU05 SEE is a 2008 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU05 SEE, 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 AU05 SEE registered?

AU05 SEE is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is AU05 SEE safe to buy?

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