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Y29 HOT

2009 Audi R8

Black Petrol 5204cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,067 mi
Last recorded35,067 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 HOT
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,204cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 35,067 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,408 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,500 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,987 miles

Front pads 70% worn

Undertrays

Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,665 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,755 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 15,069 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,810 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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Y29 HOT is a 2009 Audi R8 in Black with a 5,204cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y29 HOT, 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 Y29 HOT registered?

Y29 HOT is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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