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OY09 VKE

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,383 mi
Last recorded65,383 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VKE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,971 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,766 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Service brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Service brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,518 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,146 miles

tread depths: both front on 8mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: front 235/35 ZR 19 91Y XL, rear 295/30 ZR 19 100Y XL.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,450 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: front: 235/35 ZR 19 91Y XL, rear: 295/30 ZR 19 100Y XL.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: front: 235/35 ZR 19 91Y XL, rear: 295/30 ZR 19 100Y XL.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,168 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,355 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 48,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,122 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,379 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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OY09 VKE is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY09 VKE, 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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OY09 VKE is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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