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5 AWE

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,600 mi
Last recorded75,600 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 AWE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 75,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,694 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 70,999 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,430 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 67,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,587 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 57,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 57,836 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,115 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,156 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,972 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 46,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 31,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear supsension has slight play, possibly from lower arm pin/bush

Pass 17 Nov 2012 27,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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5 AWE is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 5 AWE, 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 5 AWE registered?

5 AWE is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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