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R8 YOY

2009 Audi R8

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,029 mi
Last recorded52,029 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YOY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,573 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 47,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,835 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 38,835 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,577 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 29,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 20,352 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,833 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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R8 YOY is a 2009 Audi R8 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R8 YOY, 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 R8 YOY registered?

R8 YOY is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is R8 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 YOY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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