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R8 CXE

2007 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CXE
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,828 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front & rear plate lettering incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades very deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Especially outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,209 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,526 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 74,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,961 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,729 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,975 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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R8 CXE is a 2007 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

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

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