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5 WAN

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,131 mi
Last recorded42,131 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 WAN
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 41,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 40,885 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 40,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 39,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 39,585 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At both caliper ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,200 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 38,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,483 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,646 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 36,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,550 miles

handbrake efficiency readings only just meet minimum requirements

handbrake may require attention or adjustment

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,829 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,640 miles

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 WAN is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WAN, 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 WAN registered?

5 WAN is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 2 January 2009.

Is 5 WAN safe to buy?

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