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R8 VRU

2007 Audi R8

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,360 mi
Last recorded37,360 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 37,360 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 35,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning on dash registered before 2021

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,176 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 35,006 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 35,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated pressure warning on dash (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,771 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,877 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 VRU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

R8 VRU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is R8 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 VRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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