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R8 GCX

2009 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GCX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 47,417 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Slight oil leak.

Pass 30 May 2025 46,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 46,945 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced and tinted. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced and tinted. (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 42,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 41,326 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 32,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 26,612 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2017 20,208 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 20,208 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 12,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 7,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 5,922 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 GCX is a 2009 Audi R8 in Red 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 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

R8 GCX is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is R8 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GCX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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