Highlights

Six-speed manual gearbox
Excellent service history with regular service entries since new
Customisable sports exhaust with key-ring switch
Pioneer touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth and premium Bang & Olufsen audio
Low mileage for its age: 39,100 miles
Advisory-free MOT

The Appeal

It's impossible to overstate how much of a game changer the R8 was. It was the first supercar that could be considered practical; you really can use one every day. But don't be fooled into thinking it must compromise on performance and fun factor. On the contrary, the Audi R8 is one of the most engaging and entertaining "driver's cars" money can buy.

This 2010 example ticks all the right boxes. It's a V10-engined example with a six-speed manual gearbox - a truly epic factory specification. The vendor remarks:

"There is nothing quite like driving a 6-speed manual 5.2-litre V10! Sheer exhilaration being low down, thumping into gear and feeling the naturally aspirated engine roar into life."

Furthermore, it's covered very few miles for its age and has enjoyed excellent service history throughout its life. There are also some choice upgrades, including a customisable sports exhaust which switches its tone at the touch of a button, and Bang & Olufsen audio driven by a Pioneer touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth integration.

The R8 really is the supercar you can buy with your head as well as your heart - this one even more so.

The History and Paperwork

Originally supplied by Aberdeen Audi in 2010
Multiple entries from reputable service centres
39,100 miles
Advisory-free MOT until 9th October 2025

The service history is as follows:

Aberdeen Audi - 3927 miles - 20/02/2012
Aberdeen Audi - 6144 miles - 10/01/2013
Aberdeen Audi - 7516 miles - 16/12/2013
Tunbridge Wells Audi - 10146 miles - 08/12/2014
JY Auto Electrics - 14800 miles
JY Auto Electrics - 16987 miles
JY Auto Electrics - 19231 miles
JY Auto Electrics - 22001 miles
JY Auto Electrics - 23587 miles
Wakefield Audi - 24999 miles - 31/08/2017
Mastertech Audi Specialist - 28523 miles - 18/10/2018
Mastertech Audi Specialist - 30655 miles - 03/10/2019
Performance - 33536 miles - 15/10/2020 (manual transmission oil)
Welsh Volkswagen Specialists - 35317 miles - 19/11/2021
Performance - 36521 miles - 20/02/2023
Chris Palmer Auto Services - 38948 miles - 08/08/2024

The Condition

Original and well-presented throughout
The black paintwork complements the various exposed carbon fibre elements
The vendor notes that the R8 exhibits superficial age-related marks only, with no accident damage
All four OEM alloy wheels appear in very good order for their age
All instruments, dials, and mechanisms are reportedly working correctly
Pioneer touchscreen infotainment screen installed with Bluetooth functionality
High-end Bang & Olufsen sound system

The Mechanics

5.2-litre V10 FSi
Six-speed manual gearbox
Customisable sports exhaust with key-ring-operated switch
Reversing camera integrated into Pioneer Double Din system
No MOT advisories to report

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