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R8 VHM

2009 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,376 mi
Last recorded65,376 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VHM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 65,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 63,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 53,225 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,765 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 47,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,209 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,168 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,489 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 VHM is a 2009 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

R8 VHM is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is R8 VHM safe to buy?

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