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R8 XFU

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,530 mi
Last recorded63,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 63,530 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,062 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 53,205 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 51,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 49,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 49,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,315 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 49,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,600 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,366 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,171 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Fail 19 Nov 2014 32,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,222 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

complete under trya fited

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,307 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 XFU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 XFU registered?

R8 XFU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is R8 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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