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LY16 GWC

2016 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,423 mi
Last recorded45,423 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi R821,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 GWC
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 45,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 44,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 41,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,849 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 34,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,539 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 27,538 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 11,733 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn to 2.7 mm

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn to 2.1 mm

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3.3 mm

Offside Rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

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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LY16 GWC is a 2016 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 21,217 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 LY16 GWC, 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 10 years old, this Audi R8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY16 GWC registered?

LY16 GWC is a 2016 Audi R8, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is LY16 GWC safe to buy?

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