2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · R8 YJE
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 75,816 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 YJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 75,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 YJE 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 YJE) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R8 YJE Mileage History
- 24/03/202374,563 mi
- 29/03/202374,597 mi+34 mi
- 23/05/202475,645 mi+1,048 mi
- 10/11/202575,814 mi+169 mi
- 18/11/202575,816 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Frame / Chassis Leg CrackingSerious
The front aluminium frame rails can crack near the suspension mounting points, especially if the car has hit a large pothole or been tracked hard.
- Magnetic Ride Shock Absorber LeaksSerious
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