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R8 CXA

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,578 mi
Last recorded82,578 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CXA
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 82,287 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,156 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,079 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,948 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,853 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear Hand Brake pad worn metal to metal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,629 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,506 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 58,349 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,906 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,617 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 39,617 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front discs slightly worn

small stone chips on screen

Fail 8 Oct 2010 29,374 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front discs slightly worn

small stone chips on screen

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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R8 CXA is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R8 CXA, 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 R8 CXA registered?

R8 CXA is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is R8 CXA safe to buy?

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