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R8 FYU

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 63,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 63,004 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 61,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,560 miles

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,560 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,074 miles

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick handbrake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,061 miles

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

under-trays obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 57,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,832 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,492 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)

engine cover and under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,679 miles

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 33,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,531 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 FYU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black 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 R8 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

R8 FYU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 4 April 2007.

Is R8 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 FYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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