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C48 TER

2008 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,360 mi
Last recorded28,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 TER
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 28,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 27,120 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 25,968 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 24,990 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 24,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 24,381 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 24,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,311 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 24,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 24,202 miles

NSF headlamp is lazy in switching from Full Beam to Dipped Beam.

OSR tyre is cracking between tread pattern.

OSR tyre is starting to wear at outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,449 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 20,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 8mm thickness of pad (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear as per age and mileage of car (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin as new pads for foot brake 10mm and 5 mm for handbrake (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to outer 5mm of disc face (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres have good tread with slight wear on outer edge could have been low tyre pressure (4.1.E.1)

engine oil and water levels ok windscreen washer fluid topped up

Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,291 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 14,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 1,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 1,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 1,194 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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C48 TER is a 2008 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C48 TER, 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 C48 TER registered?

C48 TER is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is C48 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C48 TER shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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