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S70 PFY

2009 Audi R8

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,313 mi
Last recorded52,313 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 PFY
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 52,313 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 51,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,006 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 47,005 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 46,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 43,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 43,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,293 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,768 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 14,278 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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S70 PFY is a 2009 Audi R8 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S70 PFY, 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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S70 PFY is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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