2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R8 DWS
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 41,001 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 DWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2026
- 41,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 DWS 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 (R8 DWS) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R8 DWS Mileage History
- 24/02/202232,201 mi
- 24/04/202334,635 mi+2,434 mi
- 04/04/202436,250 mi+1,615 mi
- 15/04/202538,723 mi+2,473 mi
- 20/04/202641,001 mi+2,278 mi
Average of roughly 2,120 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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