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R8 KYO

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,573 mi
Last recorded56,573 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 KYO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 56,568 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,947 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,933 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 53,920 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 52,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 45,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted throughout

Fail 24 Jul 2018 43,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,636 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,131 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 14,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 3,046 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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R8 KYO is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KYO, 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 KYO registered?

R8 KYO is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is R8 KYO safe to buy?

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