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R8 FGL

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,921 mi
Last recorded20,921 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 20,921 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 18,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,329 miles

Parking brake lever travel higher than expected

Pass 27 Mar 2023 13,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 13,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 13,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,628 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 10,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 8,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 5,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 3,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 2,956 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 2,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 2,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 2,178 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 FGL 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 93.8%.

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 FGL, 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 FGL registered?

R8 FGL is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 3 January 2009.

Is R8 FGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FGL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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