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HG59 DHZ

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,696 mi
Last recorded39,696 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DHZ
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 39,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 39,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 39,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 39,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear of caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive tiny leak from oil return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight inc hose ends at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 38,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight inc hose ends at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,107 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 35,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 25,731 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,731 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,973 miles

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

rear tyres worn on outside edges. recommend new tyres

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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HG59 DHZ is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG59 DHZ, 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 HG59 DHZ registered?

HG59 DHZ is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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