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R8 VGO

2007 Audi R8

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,169 mi
Last recorded74,169 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 74,169 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 73,516 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2024 72,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,600 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 67,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 63,443 miles

Front Brake pipes corroded

Long hand brake travel

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 63,443 miles

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

Front Brake pipes corroded

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 56,777 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear non standard exhaust system fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,533 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,726 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,463 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 VGO is a 2007 Audi R8 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

R8 VGO is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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