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R8 KOY

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KOY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 57,737 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE OLD

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut in outer sidewall deep no ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear alloy road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

hand brake travel high

Fail 16 Sep 2025 57,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sidelight bulb, Light intensity significantly reduced

Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 54,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre approaching wearbars

Fail 8 Sep 2021 52,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre approaching wearbars

Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 48,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,159 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,838 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,838 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,860 miles

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

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

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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R8 KOY is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R8 KOY, 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 R8 KOY registered?

R8 KOY is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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