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Audi R8

Orange · Petrol · 2009 · 4,163 cc

481 MPMOT history

481 MP is an orange petrol Audi R8 first used on 14 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
51,094 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
481 MP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Audi
Model
R8
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

481 MP was last recorded at 51,094 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,232 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,862 miles
Average per year
2,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,094 miles
  • 2025 – 49,232 miles
  • 2024 – 47,889 miles
  • 2023 – 45,827 miles
  • 2022 – 44,493 miles
  • 2021 – 39,867 miles
  • 2020 – 38,921 miles
  • 2019 – 37,306 miles
  • 2018 – 36,240 miles
  • 2017 – 35,057 miles
  • 2016 – 33,222 miles
  • 2015 – 30,977 miles
  • 2014 – 30,967 miles
  • 2013 – 23,746 miles
  • 2012 – 19,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,094 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Both front wiper blades smearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • All tyre valves perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,094 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    644815034041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,232 miles (+1,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    848184098563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass47,889 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    231491487854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,827 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    306484422061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,493 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    324500242639
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted

  6. Pass39,867 miles (+946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,867 miles
    Test number
    189073962577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,921 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    660911036912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,306 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,306 miles
    Test number
    865691850101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,240 miles (+1,183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    132366809413
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass35,057 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    187115756353
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail35,050 miles (+1,828)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,050 miles
    Test number
    289998411470
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass33,222 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,222 miles
    Test number
    653594116394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,977 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    138770155470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,967 miles (+7,221)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    467212954473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass23,746 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    867122153247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,976 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,976 miles
    Test number
    799628363029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,183 miles
    Test number
    606379342143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 481 MP

What vehicle is registration 481 MP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 481 MP on an orange petrol Audi R8 first used on 14 May 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 481 MP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 481 MP is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 481 MP?
The MOT on 481 MP is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 481 MP done?
481 MP was recorded at 51,094 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,289 miles a year.
Has 481 MP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 481 MP has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on 481 MP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 481 MP find?
481 MP passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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