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R8 HPW

2009 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HPW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 90,425 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,418 miles

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))

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2023 84,408 miles

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

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2022 82,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 82,355 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 77,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 76,322 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 76,302 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 72,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear metal fluid pipe corroded and weeping

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2018 67,578 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick park brake (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear metal fluid pipe corroded and weeping

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 63,593 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 25,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 25,736 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,910 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 HPW is a 2009 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HPW, 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 HPW registered?

R8 HPW is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is R8 HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 HPW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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