2011 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · R8 GNX
2011 Audi R8 (5.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 48,326 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 GNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 48,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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R8 GNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi R8 (R8 GNX) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
R8 GNX Mileage History
- 25/07/202246,654 mi
- 02/03/202346,994 mi+340 mi
- 18/07/202448,223 mi+1,229 mi
- 02/10/202548,326 mi+103 mi
- 06/10/202548,326 mi
Average of roughly 522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 4.2 FSI V8 Direct-Injection Intake Valve Carbon BuildupModerate
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- Air Conditioning Compressor Shaft Spline FailureModerate
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