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F9 RCB

2008 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,213 mi
Last recorded102,213 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RCB
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 102,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 101,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 99,676 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,690 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4 MM...

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,553 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 88,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front 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))

REAR HANDBRAKE PADS GETTING LOW...

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,702 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,790 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 44,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,951 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,040 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F9 RCB is a 2008 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F9 RCB, 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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F9 RCB is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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