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2015 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · J77 MAL

J77 MAL

2015 Audi R8 (5.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 37,164 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI R8
Year / Origin
2015
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
37,164 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.2L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
5204cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The overall roadworthiness status is stable, supported by four consecutive passes following a brief failure, with the most recent test recorded on October 20, 2025 at an unspecified mileage. This latest inspection resulted in no defects, continuing a clean streak that began after a test on June 14, 2023 ended in a failure with no recorded defects followed immediately by a pass on June 23, 2023. The maintenance trend reflects consistent compliance over the past four years, though the absence of specific defect descriptions on the 2023 failure requires caution regarding administrative or minor test conditions. The vehicle is approximately eleven years old with a recorded mileage of 37,164 miles, averaging roughly 3,379 miles per year. This low mileage indicates light use and points to potential periods of inactivity, which can impact rubber components, suspension bushes, and braking systems through lack of regular movement. The test intervals show consistent annual checks in June from 2022 through 2024, followed by a shifted test date in October 2025, which sits about ten months prior to the current date of August 2026. A physical inspection must focus heavily on consumable items that suffer from low-mileage deterioration, including brake discs, pads, and caliper operation, alongside perishable rubber items like suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls. High-performance models demand rigorous checks for structural integrity, exhaust system condition, and fluid leaks beneath the undertray. Buyers should verify the condition of the high-performance braking components and suspension dampening systems during a test drive to ensure no hidden wear exists beneath the otherwise clean pass record.
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J77 MAL Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
  • 37,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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J77 MAL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 01:08
MOT Analysis

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9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Audi R8 (J77 MAL) between November 2018 and October 2025.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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ADVISORY

J77 MAL Mileage History

  1. 05/11/20188,774 mi
  2. 30/08/201910,224 mi+1,450 mi
  3. 03/08/202013,104 mi+2,880 mi
  4. 03/09/202119,891 mi+6,787 mi
  5. 24/06/202223,491 mi+3,600 mi
  6. 14/06/202331,208 mi+7,717 mi
  7. 23/06/202331,241 mi+33 mi
  8. 27/06/202433,873 mi+2,632 mi
  9. 20/10/202537,164 mi+3,291 mi

Average of roughly 4,081 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
53
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Outstanding recall notice
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