2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · 79 RG
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 34,223 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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79 RG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 34,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
79 RG 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 2008 Audi R8 (79 RG) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
79 RG Mileage History
- 16/09/202231,758 mi
- 25/09/202332,758 mi+1,000 mi
- 31/10/202433,730 mi+972 mi
- 08/11/202433,732 mi+2 mi
- 10/10/202534,223 mi+491 mi
Average of roughly 804 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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.
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