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R8 KBN

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,045 mi
Last recorded50,045 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KBN
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 47,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 42,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,279 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 26,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads 4mm remaining

Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,211 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 23,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,484 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outter side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 12,603 miles

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre wall.

Wipers smear slightly.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 12,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre wall.

Wipers smear slightly.

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 KBN is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

R8 KBN is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is R8 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 KBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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