2009 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R18 BGD
2009 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 33,108 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R18 BGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 33,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R18 BGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Audi R8 (R18 BGD) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
R18 BGD Mileage History
- 16/11/202130,182 mi
- 16/11/202231,170 mi+988 mi
- 17/04/202431,561 mi+391 mi
- 16/04/202532,506 mi+945 mi
- 21/04/202633,108 mi+602 mi
Average of roughly 661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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