2016 Audi R8 5.2L Petrol · R8 SVO
2016 Audi R8 (5.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 31,772 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 SVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 31,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 SVO 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 2016 Audi R8 (R8 SVO) between February 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
R8 SVO Mileage History
- 10/02/202224,998 mi
- 07/02/202327,225 mi+2,227 mi
- 01/03/202427,373 mi+148 mi
- 07/02/202529,126 mi+1,753 mi
- 29/05/202631,772 mi+2,646 mi
Average of roughly 1,577 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.
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