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S55 VAG

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 VAG
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 69,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,092 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,206 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 63,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,543 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 60,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,979 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,122 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,087 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,087 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,402 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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,829 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Fail 21 Apr 2012 32,649 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

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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S55 VAG is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black 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 S55 VAG, 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 S55 VAG registered?

S55 VAG is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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