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R8 GAU

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,639 mi
Last recorded65,639 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,639 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 65,634 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,403 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake pads starting to crumble/deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2019 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake pads starting to crumble/deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,798 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,259 miles

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

rear brake discs has corrosion on inner sides

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,219 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,465 miles

bonnet release poor

Pass 21 Nov 2010 11,741 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 GAU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

R8 GAU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is R8 GAU safe to buy?

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