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MLJ 963

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,030 mi
Last recorded51,030 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLJ 963
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 51,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 50,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 47,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear Oil Pipe Corroded

Slight Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,485 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,397 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,815 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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MLJ 963 is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MLJ 963, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLJ 963 registered?

MLJ 963 is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is MLJ 963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLJ 963 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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