2008 Audi R8 4.2L Petrol · TH51 SON
2008 Audi R8 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 68,787 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI R8
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH51 SON Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2022
- 68,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TH51 SON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Audi R8 (TH51 SON) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TH51 SON Mileage History
- 03/05/202268,778 mi
- 04/05/202268,787 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,830 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi R8 (Type 42)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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