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N21 RCT

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 RCT
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 102,580 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,211 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad/fluid light on

Fail 1 Apr 2025 91,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,565 miles

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing the inspection of components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,181 miles

under floor covers,plastic cover sills and engine under covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 2 Mar 2020 55,181 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under floor covers,plastic cover sills and engine under covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,904 miles

brake pad warning light on pads ok

whole underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 34,024 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 31,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,471 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 20,797 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 10,613 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 7,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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N21 RCT is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver 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 N21 RCT, 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 N21 RCT registered?

N21 RCT is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is N21 RCT safe to buy?

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