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R80 XFU

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,185 mi
Last recorded95,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 XFU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 95,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,062 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 91,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2025 91,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 87,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 83,727 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 80,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 78,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin handbrake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Wiper arm fastening nut missing, arm is secure and can not be detached by hand.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Fail 16 May 2017 64,470 miles

Rear fog lamp not working Wiring fault. (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Wiper arm fastening nut missing, arm is secure and can not be detached by hand.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Offside Registration plate lamp not working Connector wire broken away, replaced connector (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,941 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,422 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,122 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,673 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,372 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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R80 XFU is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R80 XFU, 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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R80 XFU is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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