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L55 BTY

2013 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi R825,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BTY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 69,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 68,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

NO REAR BUMPER FITTED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,333 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle front to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,064 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,031 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 30,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L55 BTY is a 2013 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,013 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 L55 BTY, 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 13 years old, this Audi R8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L55 BTY registered?

L55 BTY is a 2013 Audi R8, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is L55 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 BTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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