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2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · BU56 LES

BU56 LES

2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 62,030 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI R8
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
62,030 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
4163cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status as evidenced by five consecutive annual MOT passes without defects. The most recent test conducted on 6 October 2025 resulted in a pass with no recorded failures, maintaining the trend of clean results seen since the records began in September 2021. This consistency suggests that the primary safety and environmental components tested have met the minimum legal standards during each inspection interval. The recorded mileage of 62,030 miles over an 18-year period represents an average annual usage of approximately 3,446 miles. This low mileage is significantly lower than the national average for a vehicle of this age, indicating either infrequent use or extended periods of storage. While low mileage typically implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain, it can also lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid oxidation which are not captured in an MOT test. Because the MOT history shows no failures or advisories, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focused on components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension bushes and control arm bushings for cracking or tearing, which often occurs on vehicles that sit. The brake discs should be checked for corrosion or pitting due to inactivity, and the tyres must be inspected for flat spots or sidew rot despite potentially having tread depth. Buying score: 72 Risk level: Low.
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BU56 LES Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
  • 62,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BU56 LES MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 17:36
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi R8 (BU56 LES) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BU56 LES Mileage History

  1. 05/10/202260,970 mi
  2. 13/10/202361,445 mi+475 mi
  3. 19/09/202461,875 mi+430 mi
  4. 06/10/202562,030 mi+155 mi

Average of roughly 353 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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