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X18 DAJ

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,868 mi
Last recorded46,868 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 DAJ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 46,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 43,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,813 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 37,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 28,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,771 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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X18 DAJ is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey 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 X18 DAJ, 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 X18 DAJ registered?

X18 DAJ is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is X18 DAJ safe to buy?

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