2018 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · OY18 RKN
2018 Audi R8 (5.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 13,426 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY18 RKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 13,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY18 RKN 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 2018 Audi R8 (OY18 RKN) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
OY18 RKN Mileage History
- 27/08/202210,442 mi
- 21/03/202311,552 mi+1,110 mi
- 21/06/202412,629 mi+1,077 mi
- 04/06/202513,149 mi+520 mi
- 02/07/202613,426 mi+277 mi
Average of roughly 776 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
DVSA recall data shows the September 2018 campaign covering 968 UK R8s built October 2015-November 2017: oil can leak from the gearbox breather during racetrack use and extreme manoeuvres, producing smoke with a vehicle fire that cannot be ruled out; the fix replaces the single breather pipe with a dual pipe. A further 2022 campaign (R/2024/129) covered a single January-2021 car with low gearbox oil. Auto Express' used guide confirms three UK recalls total, with this being the significant-volume one.
- Magnetic-Ride Damper Leaks and Rear Wishbone FailuresModerate
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