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R55 BYB

2009 Audi RS

Blue Petrol 2522cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,013 mi
Last recorded48,013 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BYB
MakeAudi
ModelRS
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,522cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 48,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 62,189 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 59,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,380 miles

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

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

Rear seats not in use

Pass 5 May 2022 57,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 44,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,668 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 36,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 29,810 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,259 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,441 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS?

Based on 2,537 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
5,316
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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R55 BYB is a 2009 Audi RS in Blue with a 2,522cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Audi RS fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Audi RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R55 BYB registered?

R55 BYB is a 2009 Audi RS, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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The MOT history for R55 BYB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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