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L1 SYM

2009 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,820 mi
Last recorded22,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SYM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 22,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 21,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,738 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 18,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 18,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,692 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 17,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,109 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 16,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 15,082 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 15,082 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 13,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,998 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 7,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 6,219 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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L1 SYM is a 2009 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYM, 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 L1 SYM registered?

L1 SYM is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 12 January 2009.

Is L1 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 SYM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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