2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R5 WLY
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 36,479 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 WLY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 36,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 WLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi R8 (R5 WLY) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R5 WLY Mileage History
- 03/08/202236,421 mi
- 04/10/202436,479 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Frame / Chassis Leg CrackingSerious
The front aluminium frame rails can crack near the suspension mounting points, especially if the car has hit a large pothole or been tracked hard.
- Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber LeaksSerious
The adaptive MagneRide dampers frequently leak fluid and lose their damping ability. They usually need replacing in pairs at huge cost.
- 4.2 FSI V8 Direct-Injection Intake Valve Carbon BuildupModerate
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