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DE03 RAW

2009 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,982 mi
Last recorded50,982 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 RAW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,982 miles

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

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 48,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 46,899 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,638 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,283 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,051 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,346 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,300 miles

Parking brake effort only just met minimum requirements

Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 22,639 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 22,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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 4 Dec 2013 16,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 8,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 6,986 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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DE03 RAW is a 2009 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 RAW, 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 DE03 RAW registered?

DE03 RAW is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is DE03 RAW safe to buy?

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