2017 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · DC11 SAX
2017 Audi R8 (5.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 42,789 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC11 SAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 42,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC11 SAX 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 2017 Audi R8 (DC11 SAX) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
DC11 SAX Mileage History
- 30/05/202222,054 mi
- 30/05/202329,175 mi+7,121 mi
- 05/06/202434,475 mi+5,300 mi
- 13/05/202539,057 mi+4,582 mi
- 18/05/202642,789 mi+3,732 mi
Average of roughly 5,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Gearbox Breather Pipe Oil Leak and Fire-Risk Recall (R/2018/255)Serious
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- Magnetic-Ride Damper Leaks and Rear Wishbone FailuresModerate
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