Audi R8 used-car buying guide.
Audi R8 is Audi's two-seat mid-engined sports car, sold as Coupe and Spyder with V8 and V10 petrol engines across two generations.
A specialist performance car that can be reliable when maintained correctly, but purchase risk is high because bodywork, drivetrain, gearbox, suspension, brake and tyre issues can be expensive.
Model overview
General Audi R8 buyer information.
These details help you understand the model before viewing. The final buyer decision should use a registration-specific Duewise report.
Body style
🚘two seat sports car coupe and spyder
Fuel types
⛽Petrol
Gearbox
⚙️Manual · Automatic
Use the model guide to understand the type of car before viewing.
Use the full Duewise report to check the registration, MOT history and mileage.
Ask the seller for evidence when service history, repairs or common weak points matter.
A model page cannot judge the exact car.
Two examples of the same Audi R8 can have very different risk depending on mileage, MOT pattern, service evidence, seller claims and previous repairs. Duewise checks the actual registration before giving buyer actions.
Run a Duewise check