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R8 XEX

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,809 mi
Last recorded64,809 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 57,247 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear caliper pins not correctly fitted. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker excessively leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake caliper brake pad pins are incorrectly fitted to caliper. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner faces are starting to corrode. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever grip is loose.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker starting tom weep oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,006 miles

Both front caliper metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Both front discs inner faces are starting to corrode.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,134 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 55,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad sensor is wearing away from disc. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Shocker is seized and is not functioning correctly. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (shocker is seized) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both front tyres are starting to crack between the tread pattern.

NSR tyre outer sidewall is cut.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner mounting bush is starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm at centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3.0mm at centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker is completely covered in black road dust (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker completely covered in black road dust. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker is completely covered in black road dust (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker completely covered in black road dust. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,705 miles

petrol flap/bonnet lid switch insecure

undertray obscuring view

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 40,717 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

full body undertray fitted, not allowing for full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,771 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 XEX 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 84.2%.

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 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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

R8 XEX is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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