AUDI R8
2016 · Grey · Petrol · 5,204 cc
MOT
Valid
Expires 05 Feb 2027 (111 days left)
Tax
Taxed
Due 01 Oct 2027 (349 days left)
Mileage
26,829 mi
At MOT on 06 Feb 2026
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About R8TXU
Registration R8TXU is a 2016 grey AUDI R8 with a 5,204cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 10 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.
The current MOT certificate is valid until 05 February 2027, which is 111 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.
Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 October 2027, 349 days from today.
The vehicle has 10 MOT tests on record, including 8 passes and 2 failures, with 3 defects or advisories noted across the history.
Latest recorded mileage was 26,829 miles on 06 February 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 2,269 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.
CO₂ emissions are rated at 287 g/km, a high-emission figure in the top VED band.
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MOT History 10 tests
- MOT test number
- 141635154640
- Expiry date
- 05 Feb 2027
- Mileage recorded
- 26,829 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 472450540791
- Expiry date
- 05 Dec 2025
- Mileage recorded
- 25,076 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 556984410905
- Expiry date
- 28 Jan 2025
- Mileage recorded
- 23,057 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 644222593436
- Expiry date
- 24 Jan 2024
- Mileage recorded
- 19,921 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 892764915315
- Mileage recorded
- 19,921 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 494495395433
- Expiry date
- 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage recorded
- 17,883 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 627384590987
- Expiry date
- 22 Jan 2022
- Mileage recorded
- 15,741 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 795979819378
- Mileage recorded
- 15,739 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 146350191848
- Expiry date
- 26 Jan 2021
- Mileage recorded
- 12,643 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 301100923018
- Expiry date
- 03 Oct 2020
- Mileage recorded
- 12,380 MI
- Registration at time of test
- R8TXU
- Data source
- DVSA
Vehicle specifications
- Model
- R8
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Engine Size
- 5,204 cc
- First Registered
- Oct 2016
- First Used on Road
- 04 Oct 2016
- CO2 Emissions
- 287 g/km
- Wheelplan
- 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
- Revenue Weight
- 1,920 kg
- Type Approval
- M1
- Last V5C Issued
- 27 Mar 2026
- Safety Recall
- Yes (action required)
- Export Marker
- No
Tyre Size
245/35R19 Y 93
Front tyre
Width
245 mm
Tread width
Profile
35%
Sidewall
Wheel
19"
Rim
Speed Y
186 mph
Max speed
Load 93
650 kg
Per tyre
295/35R19 Y 104
Rear tyre
Width
295 mm
Tread width
Profile
35%
Sidewall
Wheel
19"
Rim
Speed Y
186 mph
Max speed
Load 104
900 kg
Per tyre
This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.
245/30R20 Y 90
Front tyre
Width
245 mm
Tread width
Profile
30%
Sidewall
Wheel
20"
Rim
Speed Y
186 mph
Max speed
Load 90
600 kg
Per tyre
305/30R20 Y 103
Rear tyre
Width
305 mm
Tread width
Profile
30%
Sidewall
Wheel
20"
Rim
Speed Y
186 mph
Max speed
Load 103
875 kg
Per tyre
This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.
What do these numbers mean?
Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:
- 225 is the tread width in millimetres.
- 45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
- R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
- W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
- 91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).
Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.
What this Audi costs to run
Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure.
- Fuel economy
- 22.7 mpg
- From 287 g/km CO2
- Cost per mile
- 34.8p
- At 174.0p/litre
- Fill-up
- £121.77
- Approx. 70L tank
- Yearly fuel
- £2,574
- At 7,400 miles/year
Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8008 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.
Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 16 Oct 2026 at 16:33.