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R88 GJH

2009 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,889 mi
Last recorded71,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi R831,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 GJH
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 71,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,312 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated bad corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated bad corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 69,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,501 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,485 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 63,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,825 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 59,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,411 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 23,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,069 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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R88 GJH is a 2009 Audi R8 in Blue 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 R88 GJH, 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 R88 GJH registered?

R88 GJH is a 2009 Audi R8, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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