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R8 GGJ

2009 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,128 mi
Last recorded28,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 27,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 26,976 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 20 Apr 2023 26,975 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 6 May 2022 25,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 25,342 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also there is a knocking from the rear end from shock absorber area. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front fluid leak

Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,404 miles

all 4 tyres

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2020 23,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 20,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,137 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,547 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 GGJ is a 2009 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

R8 GGJ is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is R8 GGJ safe to buy?

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