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R800 MEM

2009 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,474 mi
Last recorded65,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 MEM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 65,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 305/30 R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 60,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,394 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,314 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face - parts of surface broken away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ caliper - both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,782 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have surface rust on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake pads wearing thin and are separate to the service brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,777 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre damage test may cause further damage to vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235\35zr19 tyre has multiple cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have surface rust on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake pads wearing thin and are separate to the service brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 53,804 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,752 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 51,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,909 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 49,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 45,917 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to carry out full inspection due to full body undertrays fitted

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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R800 MEM is a 2009 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R800 MEM, 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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R800 MEM is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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