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R8 TSU

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,304 mi
Last recorded48,304 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TSU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,304 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 47,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,175 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,539 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 45,539 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 44,549 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,459 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,211 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015

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)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 30,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TSU is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

R8 TSU is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is R8 TSU safe to buy?

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