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R888 BSA

2007 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 BSA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 66,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,571 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 64,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split on centre of blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,088 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 64,088 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 61,592 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,836 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,480 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,815 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,954 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 30,268 miles

All tyres damaged

Front tyres worn unevenly and on legal limit 235/35 19

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres worn unevenly 295/30 19

Fail 1 Nov 2014 30,268 miles

All tyres damaged

Front tyres worn unevenly and on legal limit 235/35 19

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres worn unevenly 295/30 19

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,968 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R888 BSA is a 2007 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R888 BSA, 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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What year was R888 BSA registered?

R888 BSA is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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