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AY59 YLZ

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,744 mi
Last recorded69,744 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 YLZ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 69,744 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,277 miles

rear brake pads for handbrake getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 42,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,498 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 23,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AY59 YLZ is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY59 YLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY59 YLZ registered?

AY59 YLZ is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AY59 YLZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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