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R8 VBU

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,753 mi
Last recorded52,753 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 46,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 46,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 43,411 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 43,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 42,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2022 34,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 21,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 13,010 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 10,671 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,189 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,972 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 VBU is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

R8 VBU is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is R8 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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