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V1 OBW

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,873 mi
Last recorded23,873 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 OBW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 23,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 21,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,384 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 20,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,043 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2019 18,500 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2018 18,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 18,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 17,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 15,877 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre puncture

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut no cord visible

o/s/f tyre cut no cord visible

Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut no cord visible

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

o/s/f tyre cut no cord visible

o/s/r tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 7,906 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V1 OBW is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V1 OBW, 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 V1 OBW registered?

V1 OBW is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is V1 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 OBW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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