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R1 HGU

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4168cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HGU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,168cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,279 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 65,481 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 65,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 24 May 2023 65,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 64,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 61,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,075 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,983 miles

Underbody trims obscuring items

Fail 6 Apr 2017 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underbody trims obscuring items

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,540 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,449 miles

PAS pipe corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 33,449 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

PAS pipe corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,858 miles

How Reliable is the Audi R8?

Based on 51,688 MOT tests across 5,185 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,984
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 403
fog lamp not working 360
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 269
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R1 HGU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,168cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi R8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 601 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R1 HGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi R8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R1 HGU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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