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R8 LXU

2007 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,354 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 74,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 71,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 64,282 miles

Offside Rear puncture repairs

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,707 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

small chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2019 59,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,314 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 40,416 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,277 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 27,249 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 21,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,232 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)

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 LXU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 LXU registered?

R8 LXU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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