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R8 VTE

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,364 mi
Last recorded72,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VTE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,364 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 62,788 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,288 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 51,937 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,680 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 46,046 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash board

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from calliper inc flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from calliper inc flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 40,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,302 miles

All four tyres cracking

Front tyres are not audi approved tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,085 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 VTE is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black 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 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

R8 VTE is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is R8 VTE safe to buy?

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