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R8 VBA

2007 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,239 mi
Last recorded64,239 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 58,943 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 54,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 54,673 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 39,929 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 39,926 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,958 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,399 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,995 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 33,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded & high spots on disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,261 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,261 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 28,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,155 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,641 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 VBA is a 2007 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

R8 VBA is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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