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N3 DBN

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 DBN
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2025 68,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,248 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap stuck but sealing

Fail 17 Mar 2022 63,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap not opening

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 59,557 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2018 52,374 miles

front /rear brake discs worn with lip/front pads worn unable to view fully/also pad warning light on

Fail 2 May 2018 52,374 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front /rear brake discs worn with lip/front pads worn unable to view fully/also pad warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,567 miles

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,406 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear and front tyres have sidewall damage

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

**## BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO BRAKE PIPES/HOSES ##**

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear and front tyres have sidewall damage

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall lightly damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2015 30,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,817 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 25,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn extremely close to limits

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

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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N3 DBN is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 31,969 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 N3 DBN, 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 17 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N3 DBN registered?

N3 DBN is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 26 January 2009.

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