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CK55 BYE

2009 Audi R8

White Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,804 mi
Last recorded49,804 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 49,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 47,616 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,600 miles

corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 18 Mar 2021 40,600 miles

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

corrosion to inner face of rear brake discs

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

inner face of both rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

nearside rear outer handbrake pads half missing

Fail 5 Feb 2019 32,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

inner face of both rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

nearside rear outer handbrake pads half missing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 28,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,243 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 19,017 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,583 miles

O/S/R tyre is worn low on the outer edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 13,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 11,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CK55 BYE is a 2009 Audi R8 in White with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CK55 BYE, 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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CK55 BYE is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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