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L1 PFX

2017 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,050 mi
Last recorded38,050 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi R818,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 PFX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 35,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 31,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,392 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 23,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 18,841 miles

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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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L1 PFX is a 2017 Audi R8 in Grey with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 18,477 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 L1 PFX, 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 9 years old, this Audi R8 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L1 PFX registered?

L1 PFX is a 2017 Audi R8, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is L1 PFX safe to buy?

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