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COT 980

2018 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,266 mi
Last recorded47,266 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi R815,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 980
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 47,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 39,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,397 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 25,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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COT 980 is a 2018 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 15,631 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 COT 980, 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 8 years old, this Audi R8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COT 980 registered?

COT 980 is a 2018 Audi R8, first registered on 9 September 2018.

Is COT 980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COT 980 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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