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Verdict
Supercar à V10 atmosphérique de 540 ch, 2 places et coffre de 112 litres, associée à une boîte à double embrayage S tronic à 7 rapports. Les retours publiés sont peu nombreux : le seul point faible documenté est l'option d'amortisseurs pilotés Magnetic Ride. Un contrôle par un spécialiste et un historique complet sont indispensables.
- Reliability
- 5.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €112,900 – €268,150
- Monthly cost
- €1,331
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 5.2 V10 FSI 540 S tronic.
5.2 V10 FSI 540 S tronic
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 540 hp · 11.4 L/100 km · 272 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
V10 atmosphérique de 5,2 litres, 540 ch, 540 Nm, boîte à double embrayage S tronic à 7 rapports et transmission intégrale quattro (fiche L'argus). Consommation mixte annoncée de 11,4 l/100 km.
Market prices
€112,900 – €268,150
Indicative range: 2016 à 2023, médianes par année de 28 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | €112,900 | 5 |
| 2017 | €119,900 | 5 |
| 2018 | €124,980 | 3 |
| 2019 | €149,990 | 3 |
| 2020 | €119,900 | 3 |
| 2022 | €169,990 | 3 |
| 2023 | €268,150 | 6 |
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €112,900 – €268,150 (2016 to 2023) | €137,445 | — | — |
| Germany | €116,990 – €190,675 (2016 to 2024) | €132,900 | — | 95 |
| Belgium | €145,995 – €239,890 (2021 to 2023) | €229,925 | — | 6 |
| Spain | €111,900 – €148,890 (2016 to 2020) | €131,950 | — | 16 |
| Italy | €129,000 – €165,000 (2017 to 2024) | €146,500 | — | 35 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 272 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Amortisseurs Magnetic Ride
Severity 2/3 · CostlyExotic Car Hacks indique que la R8 V10 Plus a des amortisseurs fixes fiables, alors que la plupart des autres versions sont équipées de l'option Magnetic Ride, connue pour défaillir, avec des silentblocs usés et des éléments de suspension qui fuient. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 5.2 V10 FSI 540 S tronic
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Audi R8”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €281 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €88 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €938 |
| Total per month | €1,331 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€281
5.2 V10 FSI 540 S tronic version: combined consumption of 11.4 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
11.4 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €281
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€88
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€938
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Audi R8 II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Vérifier si la voiture a des amortisseurs fixes ou l'option Magnetic Ride, et contrôler leur état (fuites, bruits).
- Essayer la S tronic à froid et à chaud, y compris les palettes au volant.
- Écouter les bruits de freinage à basse vitesse et demander l'état des disques (céramique ou acier).
- Contrôler les bras de suspension : vibrations dans le volant.
- Demander l'historique d'entretien complet et les rappels effectués, via le numéro de série chez Audi.
Questions to ask the seller
- La voiture est-elle équipée d'amortisseurs fixes ou Magnetic Ride, et ont-ils été remplacés ?
- Quels rappels constructeur ont été faits ?
- L'entretien a-t-il été réalisé exclusivement chez Audi ou un spécialiste ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Audi R8 II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de l'Audi R8 II ?
112 litres, avec 2 places, selon la fiche technique L'argus du V10 540 ch quattro S tronic 7.
Quelle consommation pour l'Audi R8 II ?
L'argus annonce 11,4 l/100 km en cycle mixte pour le V10 540 ch quattro S tronic 7.
L'Audi R8 II est-elle fiable ?
Les retours publiés sont peu nombreux. Exotic Car Hacks cite surtout l'option d'amortisseurs Magnetic Ride, et recommande un contrôle avant achat par un mécanicien expérimenté.
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