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CD52 SAM

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,988 mi
Last recorded41,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD52 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 41,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 41,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,318 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,770 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,731 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,935 miles

both rear tyres are blistering

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,855 miles

nearside front tyre worn 3mm

offside front tyre worn 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,508 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 26,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 26,418 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,522 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 19,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CD52 SAM is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CD52 SAM, 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 CD52 SAM registered?

CD52 SAM is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CD52 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD52 SAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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