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R8 XPG

2009 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,140 mi
Last recorded18,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XPG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 18,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 17,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 16,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,588 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,317 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,481 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 12,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 11,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 9,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 9,027 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 9,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 6,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,324 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 3,875 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 XPG is a 2009 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

R8 XPG is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 1 January 2009.

Is R8 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XPG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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