2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R8 DWU
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 53,357 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 DWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 53,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R8 DWU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi R8 (R8 DWU) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R8 DWU Mileage History
- 15/03/202250,551 mi
- 16/06/202350,972 mi+421 mi
- 14/05/202452,043 mi+1,071 mi
- 23/04/202553,357 mi+1,314 mi
- 24/04/202553,357 mi
Average of roughly 902 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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