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AD08 EAR

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 EAR
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 66,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 66,321 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 65,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,434 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 64,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,668 miles

due to plastic covers items not testable

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 53,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,069 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,066 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 34,859 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,812 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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AD08 EAR is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD08 EAR, 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 AD08 EAR registered?

AD08 EAR is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 6 January 2009.

Is AD08 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 EAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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