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R8 FVG

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,971 mi
Last recorded64,971 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FVG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 64,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 64,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 62,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 62,111 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper / flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper / flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Power steering pump has slight seepage leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damper corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,326 miles

Offside Front shocker very slight misting of oil.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,350 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 44,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 24,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVG is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R8 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

R8 FVG is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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