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R8 HTP

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,199 mi
Last recorded29,199 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 26,912 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 26,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 26,645 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 25,267 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 23,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 23,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 20,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 20,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,195 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 19,172 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 HTP 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 80%.

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 R8 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

R8 HTP is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is R8 HTP safe to buy?

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