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R8 DCO

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,444 mi
Last recorded23,444 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 DCO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 23,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 22,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 20,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 18,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 18,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 17,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 15,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 14,575 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,836 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 9,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 9,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,938 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 DCO is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R8 DCO, 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 R8 DCO registered?

R8 DCO is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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