2017 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · BO55 APU

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 32,460 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable after resolving a brief failure in mid-2024. The immediate transition from a failure to a clean pass within a span of six days suggests that the owner addressed the identified issues promptly to return the car to the road. At nine years old, this 2017 R8 reflects an exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The recorded history shows consistent, low-usage patterns, with only 8,647 miles covered between the September 2022 and September 2025 tests. While low mileage typically indicates less wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between uses can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake fluid chemistry if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods without operation. A buyer must pay close attention to the recurring issues noted during the 2024 inspections. In August 2024, the tester was unable to inspect the rear brake pads due to fitted undertrays, and the vehicle initially failed on both front tyres for tread depth below the legal limit. Although the subsequent 2025 test passed without defects, the physical obstruction of the rear braking system by undertrays still warrants a manual inspection to ensure the pads are not seized or excessively worn. Furthermore, given the low mileage, a physical check for tyre sidewall cracking and dry rot in suspension bushings is essential, as these components often suffer from age rather than mechanical wear.