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R8 LWO

2007 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 LWO
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,076 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 105,061 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,260 miles

Coolant leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2023 101,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 95,304 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 95,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,397 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 82,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,677 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,294 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,294 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front road wheel has been repaired

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front road wheel has been repaired

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,424 miles

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

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

all tyres scrubed and worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,647 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake pads very low

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 LWO is a 2007 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

R8 LWO is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 2 December 2007.

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