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R8 UKW

2009 Audi R8

Red Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,317 mi
Last recorded48,317 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 UKW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 48,317 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 45,684 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 45,390 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 45,334 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,423 miles

Undertray fitted front to rear.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 40,004 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 39,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Engine oil feed pipe leaking oil.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,839 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 38,816 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,576 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,392 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 UKW is a 2009 Audi R8 in Red with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

R8 UKW is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is R8 UKW safe to buy?

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