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MG56 LEW

2009 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,088 mi
Last recorded38,088 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG56 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 38,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 37,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 33,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,185 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,669 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 32,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 31,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,332 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 19,618 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 14,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 14,892 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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MG56 LEW is a 2009 Audi R8 in Silver with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MG56 LEW, 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 MG56 LEW registered?

MG56 LEW is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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