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R8 GGU

2009 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,030 mi
Last recorded51,030 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GGU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 51,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,204 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,133 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,368 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,859 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 36,859 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,663 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,937 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 9,838 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 GGU is a 2009 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R8 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

R8 GGU is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is R8 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GGU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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