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JAY 91A

1997 Audi R8

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAY 91A
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,645 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 103,630 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2026 48,042 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,793 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 103,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 45,028 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 45,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 101,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 42,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,620 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,280 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 37,280 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,766 miles

Covers restrict view

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 22,766 miles

Covers restrict view

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,562 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst to rear box join (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low - inner & outer edges worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,634 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,659 miles

n/s/r stabaliser bar corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,872 miles

both headlights slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 90,866 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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JAY 91A is a 1997 Audi R8 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 JAY 91A, 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 29 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAY 91A?

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What year was JAY 91A registered?

JAY 91A is a 1997 Audi R8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JAY 91A safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAY 91A shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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