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FY59 RKX

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,494 mi
Last recorded24,494 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 RKX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 24,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 24,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 24,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 24,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,159 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 22,159 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 12,343 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,144 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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FY59 RKX is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue 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 FY59 RKX, 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 FY59 RKX registered?

FY59 RKX is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is FY59 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 RKX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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