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R8 NFG

2008 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,804 mi
Last recorded73,804 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi R834,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 NFG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,455 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 71,408 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,809 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,797 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,792 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 43,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 40,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,142 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,094 miles

brake pad warning light on/brake pad wires on nearside front rubbing on wheel

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,520 miles

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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R8 NFG is a 2008 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R8 NFG, 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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R8 NFG is a 2008 Audi R8, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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