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R8 XAU

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,375 mi
Last recorded53,375 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XAU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess HAND BRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 51,973 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,002 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 36,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,692 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,455 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 35,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 32,810 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,605 miles

All tyres have cracking

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 15,022 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 XAU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

R8 XAU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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