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R8 FTG

2007 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,223 mi
Last recorded70,223 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 70,223 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,163 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,209 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 63,209 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,277 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 61,276 miles

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,442 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,648 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jan 2014 41,391 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 23,302 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,797 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R8 FTG is a 2007 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FTG, 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 FTG registered?

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

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